Keratoconus Center - Wayne, NJ
Wayne 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 Wayne * Retina Associates of NJ PA  Retina Associates of NJ PA  Retina Associates of NJ PA  Retina Associates of NJ PA  Retina Associates of NJ PA  Retina Associates of NJ PA  Retina Associates of NJ PA  Retina Associates of NJ PA  Retina Associates of NJ PA  Thomas Obrotka MD  Advanced Eye Care Ctr  Eye Institute of Wayne  Eye Institute of Wayne  Eye Institute of Wayne  Advanced Eye Care Ctr  Giliberti Eye & Laser Center  Silodor Eye Associates  Brar Parekh Eye Associates  Brar Parekh Eye Associates  Brar Parekh Eye Associates  Brar Parekh Eye Associates  Pediatric Ophthalmology of NJ  Pediatric Ophthalmology of NJ  Deanna Z Macek MD  Paterson Eye Associates  Paterson Eye Associates  Paterson Eye Associates  Lynda A Youngworth MD  Donald H Green MD  Frederic Newman MD  Alden Leifer MD & Aviva Distenfeld OD  Vitreo-Retinal Asociates of New Jersey  Essex Eye Physicians LLC  Diane M Hillal Campo MD  Essex Eye Physicians LLC  Norbert Schachter MD  Lawrence Davidson MD  Eye Institute of Essex PA  Eye Institute of Essex PA  Glenn W Jelks MD  Richard N Palu MD  Sebrow Laser Vision  Melanie Sinatra MD  Eye Care Associates Of New Jersey PA  Eye Care Associates Of New Jersey PA  Northern New Jersey Eye Institute  Northern New Jersey Eye Institute  Clifton Eye Care  Clifton Eye Care  Clifton Eye Care  Clifton Eye Care  Keith Seidenberg MD LLC  Clifton Eye Care  Michael L Mund MD PA  Patrick T Clancy MD PA  Bradley D Geller MD FAAO PA  Patrick T Clancy MD PA  Eastern Surgical Associates PA  Herbert L Glatt MD  Summit Eye Center  Ophthalmology of Montclair LLC  Retina Consultants  Retina Consultants  Vitreo-Retinal Asociates of New Jersey  Vitreo-Retinal Asociates of New Jersey  The Eye Care Center of New Jersey  The Eye Care Center of New Jersey  The Eye Care Center of New Jersey  Silverstein Ophthalmology  Silverstein Ophthalmology  Anthony Origlieri MD  Boyd H Seidenberg MD PA  Charles Tsakrios MD  Mike Miron MD  New Jersey Vision Associates  Winfield Medical Eye Center  Ligaya Prystowsky MD  Integrated Healthcare Associates  Glaucoma Center of New Jersey  Anthony D'Amato MD  Ridgewood Ophthalmology PC  John N Castellucci MD  Joel E Kopelman MD  Norden Laser Eye Associates  Ridgewood Ophthalmology PC  Ridgewood Ophthalmology PC  Advanced Eye Care & Glaucoma Center of Montville  Rocco R Tutela MD  Ted M Gerszberg MD  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Drs Wagner & Caputo  Marano Eye Care Centers  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Marano Eye Care Centers  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Drs Wagner & Caputo Wayne, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
2012-06-09
2012-06-10
2012-06-10
2012-07-17
2012-09-09
2012-09-23
2012-09-23
2012-10-13
2012-11-25
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 Wayne
Nearby Wayne Hospitals *Kindred Hospital New Jersey Wayne St Joseph's Wayne Hospital St Joseph's Children's Hospital St Joseph's Regional Medical Center Chilton Memorial Hospital Christian Health Care Center Essex County Hospital Center St Mary's Hospital Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Saddle Brook The Valley Hospital Mountainside Hospital Select Specialty Hospital Northeast New Jersey Bergen Regional Medical Center Hackensack University Medical Center Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation West Orange Clara Maass Medical Center Saint Clare's Hospital Boonton Township Holy Name Hospital East Orange Campus of the VA New Jersey Health Care System East Orange General Hospital Saint Barnabas Medical Center Clara Maass Medical Center West Hudson Saint Clare's Hospital Denville Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center The University Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital Meadowview Psychiatric Hospital Englewood Hospital & Medical Center St James Hospital of Newark Children's Hospital of New Jersey Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Palisades Medical Center Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center Morristown Memorial Hospital Rockland Psychiatric Center New York State Psychiatric Institute New York Presbyterian Columbia Campus Christ Hospital New York Presbyterian Allen Pavilion St Lukes Hospital Overlook Hospital Summit Oaks Hospital Hoboken University Medical Center St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center Harlem Hospital Center Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center North General Hospital Saint Joseph's Medical Center St John's Riverside Hospital Jersey City Medical Center James J Peters VA Medical Center Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Concourse Division Lenox Hill Hospital The Mount Sinai Medical Center Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital Manhattan Psychiatric Center Metropolitan Hospital Center St Vincent's Hospital & Medical Center of New York Saint Clare's Hospital Dover Gracie Square Hospital Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Fulton Division Hospital for Special Surgery Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Campus The Rockefeller University Hospital North Central Bronx Hospital St Barnabas Hospital Beth Israel Medical Center Petrie Division Coler Specialty Hospital & Nursing Facility Kindred Hospital Morris County Montefiore Medical Center NYU Langone Medical Center Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Keratoconus by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
2 articles-
Eye Care
- Many common eye disorders resolve without treatment and some may be managed with over-the-counter (OTC) products. It's important to visit a physician or ophthalmologist is the problem involves the eyeball itself or the condition hasn't improved after 72 hours of use of an eye-care OTC product.
-
Corneal Disease
- The cornea is the clear outer layer of the eye. If it is damaged by disease, infection, or injury, vision problems may occur. Corneal problems can be detected by having an eye exam. Corneal problems can be prevented by protecting the eyes from injury and avoiding contact with people who have eye infections.
-
Eye Care
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
1 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
1 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
1 articles -
Health News
0 articles -
Health Features
0 articles
