Keratoconus Center - Toledo, OH
Toledo 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 Toledo * Retina Vitreous Associates  Retina Vitreous Associates  Retina Vitreous Associates  Retina Vitreous Associates  Retina Vitreous Associates  Retina Vitreous Associates  Retina Vitreous Associates  OptiVue  OptiVue  Associated Eye Care  Michael Janowicz MD  Michael Janowicz MD  David E Eriksen MD  Sunforest Vision Center Inc  TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers  TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers  Associated Eye Care  Associated Eye Care  TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers  TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers  Perrysburg Eye Center  Vision Associates  Vision Associates  Vision Associates  Vision Associates  Vision Associates  Vision Associates  Vision Associates  Vision Associates  Childrens Eye Care Center of NW Ohio Inc  Maumee Eye Clinic  Maumee Eye Clinic  Bennett S Romanoff MD  Eye Institute of Northwest Ohio  Eye Institute of Northwest Ohio  Vision Associates  Vision Associates  Eye Centers of Northwest Ohio Inc  Spectrum Eye Care Inc  Spectrum Eye Care Inc  Spectrum Eye Care Inc  Spectrum Eye Care Inc  Parschauer Eye Care  Parschauer Eye Care  Tiffin Eye Center  Harry E Bash MD  Parschauer Eye Care  Harris Schild MD & Jen Collins OD  Eye Surgeon Associates  Defiance Clinic  North Central Eye Associates  North Central Eye Associates  Michael T Craig MD  Pajka Eye Center  Pajka Eye Center  Pajka Eye Center  Smith Clinic Ophthalmology  Smith Clinic Ophthalmology  Patabi R Seetharaman MD  Marion Eye Center Inc  Marion Eye Center Inc  Marion Eye Center Inc  Marion Eye Center Inc  Columbus Laser Center  Greater Ohio Eye Surgeons  Ohio Vision  Cleveland Clinic Lorain Ophthalmology  Cleveland Clinic Lorain Ophthalmology  Cleveland Clinic Lorain Ophthalmology  Cleveland Clinic Lorain Ophthalmology  Sugarbush Eye & Laser Center  Valley Eye Institute ASC  Ohio Eye Associates  Ohio Eye Associates  Revision Eye Laser Center  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  D Ronald Smith MD  Agnone Morrison & Associates Eye Physicians & Surgeons Inc  Agnone Morrison & Associates Eye Physicians & Surgeons Inc Toledo, OhioToledo is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio within the Great Lakes Region and the county seat of Lucas County. Named after Toledo, Spain, it is located on the western end of Lake Erie, on the Michigan border. It is the principal city in the Toledo Metropolitan Statistical Area. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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 Toledo
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