Keratoconus Center - The Colony, TX
The Colony Eye Doctor Doctors for KeratoconusType of Physician: Eye Doctor What is a Eye Doctor? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology; practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways, and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to physicians and other professionals. Specialty: Ophthalmology Common Name: Eye Doctor Eye Doctor Doctors in The Colony * Vista Ophthalmology Associates  Pediatric Ophthalmology PA  Lee Eye Surgery Clinic  Kim K Maale MD  North Dallas Eye Associates  North Dallas Eye Associates  North Dallas Eye Associates  Michelle L Brochner MD  Retina Specialists  Retina Specialists  Drs Frazee Passmore Swanson & Ahmad  Drs Frazee Passmore Swanson & Ahmad  Eye Surgery of Texas  Joel Leffler MD  Drs Frazee Passmore Swanson & Ahmad  Drs Frazee Passmore Swanson & Ahmad  William Boothe MD  Robert Scharf MD  Jacqueline Co MD PA  Tennant Institute  Ophthalmology Associates  George Allen Moninger MD  George Allen Moninger MD  Merhdad Mazaheri MD  Gordon H Newman MD  Gordon H Newman MD  Eye Care Texas  LaserCare Eye Center  Las Colinas Ophthalmology Association  Retina Institute of Texas PA  LaserCare Eye Center  LaserCare Eye Center  Retina Institute of Texas PA  Lyle R Teska MD  David K Gregory MD  Heritage Eye Center  Heritage Eye Center  Bob L Pansick MD  Craig D Smith MD  Rhufus Allen MD  Robert Eisenberg MD  Robert Tenery Jr. MD  Eye Care Associates of Denton  Glaucoma Associates of Texas  Glaucoma Associates of Texas  Glaucoma Associates of Texas  Glaucoma Associates of Texas  Glaucoma Associates of Texas  Craig Bolton MD  Vision Quest  Vision Quest  Vision Quest  Dallas Eye Care Associates  Dallas Eye Care Associates  Dallas Eye Care Associates  Dallas Eye Care Associates  Matthew Lippas MD  Aubry Abramson MD  Bert Bryan MD  Linda L Burk MD  Dennis B Kay MD  David W Meltzer MD  James H Merritt MD  Karen B Saland MD  Pediatric Ophthalmology PA  Pediatric Ophthalmology PA  Dr's Fagadau & Hawk MD LLP  Pediatric Ophthalmology PA  Dr's Fagadau & Hawk MD LLP  MFA Ophthalmology  Advanced Eye Care Center  Pediatric Ophthalmology PA  Texas Vision & Laser Center  Drs Dharma & Mahatma  Texas Retina Associates  Cornea Associates of Texas  Cornea Associates of Texas  Texas Retina Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Cornea Associates of Texas  Texas Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive & Orbital Surgery Associates  Texas Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive & Orbital Surgery Associates  Las Colinas Vision Center  Eye Plastic Surgery Associates  Cornea Associates of Texas  Eye Plastic Surgery Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Stephen E Webb MD PA  Ophthalmology Consultants PA  Tylock Eyecare & Laser Center  Pediatric Opthalmology PA  Phillips Kirk Labor MD  Glaucoma Consultants of Texas  Alliance Eye Care  Roy R Whitaker MD  Family Vision Care  Garnett S Payseur MD The Colony, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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KeratoconusRead the Keratoconus article » IntroductionWe see through the cornea, which is the clear, central part of the front surface of the eye. Normally, the cornea has a round shape, like a ball. Sometimes, however, the structure of the cornea is just not strong enough to hold this round shape. The normal pressure inside the eye makes the cornea bulge outward like a cone. This condition is called keratoconus. What Causes Keratoconus? Often the cause of keratoconus is unknown. Some studies have found that keratoconus runs in families, and that it happens more often in people with certain medical conditions. But most often, there is no eye injury or disease that could explain why the eye starts to change. Keratoconus usually begins in the teenage years, but it can also start in childhood or up to about age 30. The changes in the shape of the cornea occur slowly, usually over several years. Someone with keratoconus will notice that vision slowly becomes distorted. The change can stop at any time, or it can continue for several years. In most people who have keratoconus, both eyes are eventually affected. Can Keratoconus Damage Vision? Keratoconus does not make people go blind. However, the changes to the cornea will make it impossible for the eye to focus without eyeglasses or contact lenses . Keratoconus can be dangerous if laser vision correction surgery -- LASIK or PRK is performed on the eye. Anyone with even a small amount of keratoconus should not have laser vision correction surgery. How Is Keratoconus Diagnosed? The doctor may notice some things during the examination, or the patient may mention symptoms, that could be caused by keratoconus. These include:
Recommended Reading Related to KeratoconusWhat is the structure of the eye?The eyes are complex sensory organs. About 85% of the total sensory input to our brains originates from our sense of sight, while the other 15% comes from the other four senses of hearing, smell, touch, and taste. The eyes are designed to optimize vision under conditions of varying light. Their location, on the outside of the face, makes them susceptible to trauma, environmental chemicals and particles, and infectious agents. The eyelids and the position of the eye within the bony orbital cavity are the major protective mechanism for the eye. The eye itself has the shape of a sphere measuring about 1 inch in diameter. It consists of a clear, transparent dome at the front (the cornea) that is surrounded by the white of the eyeball (the sclera). The iris of the eye is the circular, colored portion within the eye, and behind the cornea, and the pupil is the central opening within the iris. Behind the iris and pupil is the e... Other Related Keratoconus ArticlesEmergency Contact for The Colony
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