Keratoconus Center - Youngstown, OH
Youngstown 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 Youngstown * Eye Care Associates Inc  Eye Care Associates Inc  Eye Care Associates Inc  Eye Care Associates Inc  Belmont Eye Clinic  Belmont Eye Clinic  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Paul J Mahar MD Inc  Paul J Mahar MD Inc  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  Gerald S Sevachko MD  Oh Eye Associates Inc  James V Martuccio MD  Oh Eye Associates Inc  Vitreo-Retinal Consultants  Vitreo-Retinal Consultants  Ohio Eye Alliance Inc  Ohio Eye Alliance Inc  Ohio Eye Alliance Inc  Roholt Vision Institute Inc  Eye Care Associates Inc  Warren Ophthalmology Associates  Isaac Torem MD  Brodell Medical  Brodell Medical  Brodell Medical  Brine & Pederzolli MDs  Brine & Pederzolli MDs  Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons  Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons  Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons  Drs Kondray & Kondray  Michael E Rom MD Inc  Clear Vision Center  Fort Steuben Ophthalmologists Inc  Fort Steuben Ophthalmologists Inc  Valley Eye Care  Valley Eye Care  Juhant & Gustaferro MDs  Juhant & Gustaferro MDs  Kellis Eye Center  Ophthalmic Physicians  Eye Centers Of Ohio  Eye Centers Of Ohio  Eye Centers Of Ohio  T Matthew Mak MD  Ronald H Krasney MD  The Fladen Eye and Lasik Center  North Canton Medical Foundation  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Ophthalmology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Ophthalmology  Canton Ophthalmology Associates  Canton Ophthalmology Associates  Canton Ophthalmology Associates  Canton Ophthalmology Associates  Ohio Retina Associates Inc  Glaucoma & Eye Specialist Inc  Eye Centers Of Ohio  Eye Centers Of Ohio  Eye Centers Of Ohio  Vitreo-Retinal Consultants  Solon Valley Optical Compnay  Davis Eye Center  Davis Eye Center  Davis Eye Center  Laser Eye Surgery Of Erie  Laser Eye Surgery Of Erie  Stuart M Terman MD Inc  University Ophthalmologists Inc  The Retina Group of Northeast Ohio  The Retina Group of Northeast Ohio  The Surgical Eye Center  The Retina Group of Northeast Ohio  Kiran Donthi & Rama Donthi MDs  Mary P File MD  Carl K Shin MD  The Eye Clinic Inc  The Eye Clinic Inc  The Eye Clinic Inc  Ophthalmic Physicians  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Ophthalmic Physicians  Ophthalmic Physicians  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Ophthalmic Physicians  Robert A Burnstine &Selena Y Fu MDs  Robert A Burnstine &Selena Y Fu MDs  Anthony J Locastro MD  University Eye Care & Surgery  Hillcrest Mayfield Eye Associates Inc  Drs Markowitz Oberfeld & Wagenberg  Drs Markowitz Oberfeld & Wagenberg  Cleveland Eye Specialists & Consultants Inc  Hillcrest Mayfield Eye Associates Inc  Jeffrey H Stockfish MD Inc  Drs Markowitz Oberfeld & Wagenberg Youngstown, OhioUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Youngstown
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