Treatment of Keratoconus in Dubai by Expert Doctors
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease wherein the normally round cornea thins and bulges outward in a cone-shaped curve. It allows light to enter the retina irregularly, thereby giving blurred and distorted vision. Advanced stages complicate vision correction through conventional glasses or soft contact lenses. However, improvement in technology along with expert care has brought many good treatments of keratoconus within itself, especially in places like Dubai, where specialized eye care is abundant.
We realize, here at the practice of Dr. Rahul Raghav, how keratoconus affects people’s daily lives. Here, our experienced optometrists ensure that every patient receives the very best in their treatment specific for their particular stage of keratoconus. Now, let us take you on a journey to discover the options available and how our team of experts may guide you to a better vision.
Understanding Keratoconus and Its Stages
Keratoconus usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood and, in the course of advancing, leads to seriously deteriorated vision. In the early stages, patients experience mild distortions, or the images are blurred, and these can typically be compensated for using glasses or soft contact lenses. As the shape of the cornea assumes a more pronounced conical and irregular form, this no longer corrects vision.
After this stage, however, advanced treatments are necessary to maintain clear vision and halt the degenerative process. Our office is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, which allows us to evaluate the extent of keratoconus progression and recommend the most suitable treatment approach.
Treatment for Keratoconus
Custom Soft Contact Lenses
In the early stages of keratoconus, custom soft contact lenses can be an ideal option.
RGP Contact Lenses
RGP lenses are also another common solution for patients who have keratoconus. In contrast to soft lenses, these RGP lenses are much stiffer and will keep their form well onto the irregular cornea, permitting better visual clarity to mask the corneal irregularities. We take great care in fitting these lenses to assure maximum comfort and performance.
Patients who require crisp lenses like RGPs and prefer the comfort of soft lenses are highly recommended to use hybrid contact lenses. These lenses carry a rigid center, which offers superior uncorrected vision and a soft outer ring, making it comfortable. Hybrid lenses are a particularly effective choice for advanced cases of keratoconus, and our practice is one of the leading providers of such lenses in Dubai.
Scleral lenses
Scleral lenses are larger in diameter and sit on the sclera part of the eye referred to as the white part of the eye rather than the cornea. As such, these lenses are specifically ideal for more progressed cases of keratoconus or those with highly irregular corneas. Scleral lenses produce a tear-filled reservoir over the cornea, providing not only better vision correction but comfort and protection to the delicate surface of the cornea.
Corneal Cross-Linking
Doctors have developed Corneal Cross-Linking, a non-invasive treatment to treat and arrest the progression of the disease. The procedure involves dropping riboflavin drops (vitamin B2) on the eye that absorb ultraviolet light that cross-links the corneal collagen fibers, thereby preventing further thinning and bulging. Although Cross-Linking does not reverse keratoconus, the procedure is highly effective for stabilizing the condition, mostly during its initial stage of diagnosis.
Why Choose Us?
Our optometrists at Dr. Rahul Raghav’s practice are ready to provide essential care to patients with keratoconus. For treatment, we have advanced contact lens fittings to innovative procedures such as Corneal Cross-Linking. We dedicate ourselves to using the latest technology in order to provide you with the best possible service in a comfortable, patient-focused environment.Whether you are experiencing some early signs of keratoconus or are seeking expert care for a more advanced stage, our practice in Dubai is there to help you. Personalized treatment plans combined with the expert guidance needed will give you the clearer vision possible.
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