In this Article

• Introduction to keratoconus
• What causes keratoconus?
• Can keratoconus damage vision?
• How is keratoconus diagnosed?
• How is keratoconus treated?
• Will surgery correct keratoconus?
• Keratoconus Glossary
• Keratoconus Index
• Find a local Eye Doctor in your town

Will Surgery Correct Keratoconus?

For most people with keratoconus, the only treatment needed is the correct prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. A small number of cases of keratoconus keep getting worse, however, and, eventually, contact lenses cannot give clear vision. In other cases, the keratoconus or the use of contact lenses over the years will have side effects. These side effects can make the cornea cloudy. When these things happen, corneal transplantation might be recommended.

Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute.