1. Center For Keratoconus }. keratoconus Spotlight. Corneal Transplant keratoconus patients have a 90% success rate. More, An indepth look at several keratoconus contact lenses. More, http://www.kcenter.org/

Keratoconus Spotlight Corneal Transplant Keratoconus patients have a 90% success rate. More Contact Lenses What is the best Lens for Me? An in-depth look at several keratoconus contact lenses. More More Spotlight Articles Newsletters Show Your Support! Haverstraw teen regains sight Timely referral for keratoconus Visionary dreams come true Intacs receives FDA humanitarian device designation use for keratoconus indication ... Chat Room - Live Discussions, Including Special Events GRANTS AWARDED TO OPTOMETRY SCHOOLS Grant money was awarded to 17 optometry schools in order to help with keratoconus research and training for new optometrists. This money will also be used for patient grants and purchase equipment to better treat keratoconus patients. more info RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED Because of kind donations given by people like you, we are able to help fund research to help better treat and possibly cure keratoconus.

2. The National Keratoconus Foundation keratoconus. ( KEHRa-toh-kohn-nus) keratoconus, often abbreviated to "KC", is a non-inflammatory eye condition in which the normally round dome-shaped cornea progressively thins causing a cone-like http://www.nkcf.org/

3. Keratoconus Info & Links Personal information about keratoconus. Includes a personal diary and links to other resources. fall of 1992, I was diagnosed with keratoconus , essentially a corneal thinning that Several keratoconus patients have described their uncorrected vision as that resembling Marcel http://home.revealed.net/ddwyer/kc.html

Last updated May 20th, 2002 This is my own personal web site. It neither requires nor receives financial support from any outside resource. I am not a health care provider, opinions stated are my own. I subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation Keratoconus Links In the fall of 1992, I was diagnosed with keratoconus , essentially a corneal thinning that produces a "cone shaped cornea". The treatment can include glasses, rigid gas permeable or other contact lenses, with a cornea transplant as a "last option". Several keratoconus patients have described their uncorrected vision as that resembling Marcel Duchamp's "Nude Descending Staircase". July 2, 1997, I received a corneal transplant for my right eye. You can read my continuing diary. Bill Funk had a transplant in February 1999. I have posted a diary of his kc experience, including his transplant. You can see a PowerPoint slideshow of a corneal transplant here (not for the squeamish) Although not exactly rare, KC is not a real common condition. I have done some research, both academic and anectdotal. Listed below are some helpful web sites. The links are primarily to other personal web sites of people who have kc. If you're interested in links for companies and research institutions, I suggest using your favorite search engine. PERSONAL EXPERIENCES Bill Pitcher, a staff writer for a New Jersey newspaper, has had a transplant. Read about his

4. Keratoconus keratoconus is an uncommon condition, which causes a bulging of the cornea from its normal round shape to a bulged cone shape. This is caused by a progressive thinning and steepening of the keratoconus is an irregular protrusion of the cornea, the clear surface over the colored part of the keratoconus is a slowly progressive condition often presenting in the teen or http://www.avclinic.com/keratoconus.htm

Angeles Vision Clinic This web site has detailed information on many other eye conditions. Please feel free to visit our Home Page or check out other eye conditions on our Eye Conditions page WHAT IS KERATOCONUS AND WHAT ARE THE TREATMENT OPTIONS? Glasses/Contact lenses/ Transplant surgery Keratoconus is an irregular protrusion of the cornea, the clear surface over the colored part of the eye. It is similar, structurally, to the crystal of a watch. If this crystal or windowpane is not smooth, the light will not bend evenly and an irregular image will be formed. Like looking through a bumpy piece of glass. Keratoconus is a slowly progressive condition often presenting in the teen or early twenties with decreased vision or visual distortion. This condition is typically not associated with redness, inflammation or other "acute" symptoms and therefore may go undetected for long periods of time. Over 90% of patients have involvement of both eyes, though it is not unusual for there to be asymmetric changes, with one eye being more involved than the other. In most cases the cornea is the only part of the eye that is abnormal. Family history of keratoconus is seen occasionally. During the early stages of this disease, vision may still be correctable to 20/20 with glasses. The only clue to a keratoconus diagnosis may be from corneal measurements or a corneal topography map (see maps to the right). A topographical map of the cornea will show the high and low spots on the cornea, much like a topographical map of the earth will show the mountains and oceans.

5. Keratoconus Homepage School of Optometry, Indiana University. Written by Dr. Vonda Lee Heverly, O.D. Dr. Gerald Lowther, O.D., Ph.D. keratoconus HOME. Basic Anatomy of the Eye. History, Signs, Symptoms. Causes. Epidemiology. Classification. Corneal Topography keratoconus is a noninflammatory thinning and bulging of the cornea http://www.opt.indiana.edu/lowther/keratoconus.htm

6. Keratoconus keratoconus. National keratoconus Foundation If you have keratoconus or have a relative or friend with keratoconus, this web site will provide information to help you better understand this eye condition. http://www.lowvision.org/keratoconus.htm

Keratoconus National Keratoconus Foundation If you have keratoconus or have a relative or friend with keratoconus, this web site will provide information to help you better understand this eye condition. It will help family, friends and work associates appreciate the nature of KC and its impact on daily life. Keratoconus Genetic Research Program Our studies to date support the position that there is a genetic basis for keatoconus. As such, it is our goal to study patients with keratoconus and their family members in order to identify the gene(s) that cause the inherited form of the disease. We hope to be able to use this information to devise a cure high-risk individuals. Collaborative Longitudinal Evaluation of Keratoconus On March 25, 1996 the CLEK Study announced that they had enrolled their 1,000th patient, thereby reaching their recruitment goal ahead of schedule. Recruitment ended June 15, 1996 with 1,210 patients recruited. Congratulations and thanks to all CLEK Study personnel, patients, and referring doctors.

7. Collaborative Longitudinal Evaluation Of Keratoconus (CLEK) Study The CLEK Study's purpose is to prospectively characterize vision, corneal changes, and patient quality of life findings in keratoconus and to determine the progression of changes occurring with keratoconus over time. http://www.optometry.ohio-state.edu/CLEK/

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8. Keratoconus Om ¶gonsjukdomen keratoconus. Personliga erfarenheter, l¤nkar, diskussionsforum. http://hem.passagen.se/mglader/keratoconus.htm

~ Keratoconus ~ Jag har en ögonsjukdom som heter Keratoconus, inget namn som man hittar i en vanlig läkarbok som har några år bakom sig. Jag ska här dela med mig av mina personliga erfarenheter . Jag har inga medicinska kunskaper men kan förmedla lite länkar. Svenska sidor verkar det inte finnas så många av. Kom gärna med fler länktips eller egna berättelser. Jag har startat ett forum där vi kan hjälpa varandra med funderingar och frågor. Keratoconus diskussions forum Dela med dig av dina erfarenheter, fråga andra, lär känna andra drabbade. Min sjukdomshistoria Att leva med keratoconus, ur min synvinkel ... här är hans berättelse Länkar utanför min hemsida Vad är Keratoconus information från NetDoctor Vad är Keratoconus ... Keratoconus Vill du länka till denna sidan är adressen: http://hem.passagen.se/mglader/keratoconus.htm

9. Keratoconus keratoconus keratoconus. DESCRIPTION A rare, trilateral, degenerative disease; inherited as an pigmentosa, aniridia, Marfan's syndrome. keratoconus is literally an increasing conical shape http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/anomalies/keratoconus.htm

KERATOCONUS DESCRIPTION: A rare, trilateral, degenerative disease; inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; affects all races; appears in the second decade of life, and progresses slowly between the ages of 20 and 60; associated with a number of other diseases, including Down's syndrome, atopic dermatitis, retinitis pigmentosa, aniridia, Marfan's syndrome. Keratoconus is literally an increasing conical shape to the cornea; the central cornea thins and may rupture in advanced stages. Blurred vision is the only symptom, however, examination shows a distorted corneal reflection and an inability to see the fundi. TREATMENT: Contact lenses improve visual acuity in the earliest stages. A corneal transplant is indicated when the corrected visual acuity decreases beyond the patient's tolerance for functional activities. IMPLICATIONS: If a corneal transplant is done before corneal thinning occurs, about 80%-95% of patients retain reading vision. Genetic counseling may be indicated. Related Websites: WHO GETS KERATOCONUS?

10. Center For Keratoconus Center for keratoconus, What is keratoconus. keratoconus has no known cure, and many people do not even know they have it because http://www.kcenter.org/disease_info/Keratoconus.html

Disease Info Keratoconus FAQs Treatment Options What is Keratoconus Keratoconus is a non-inflammatory, self-limiting ectasia of the axial portion of the cornea. It is characterized by progressive thinning and steepening of the central cornea. As the cornea steepens and thins, the patient experiences a decrease in vision which can be mild or severe depending on the amount of corneal tissue affected. Onset of keratoconus occurs during the teenage yearsmean age of onset is age 16 yearsbut onset has been reported to occur at ages as young as 6 years. Keratoconus rarely develops after age 30 years. Keratoconus shows no gender predilection and is bilateral in over 90% of cases. In general, the disease develops asymmetrically: diagnosis of the disease in the second eye lags about five years after diagnosis in the first. The disease process is active for about five to 10 years, then it may be stable for many years. During the active stage, change may be rapid. Etiology The proposed etiology of keratoconus includes biochemical and physical corneal tissue changes, but no one theory fully explains the clinical findings and associated ocular and non-ocular disorders. It is possible that keratoconus is an end result or final common pathway of many different clinical conditions. It has been found in association with hereditary predisposition, atopic disease, certain systemic disorders, and long-term rigid contact lens wear.

11. Index Metro-Optics Creators of high quality custom contacts since 1973. Offering gas permeable and soft contacts in spherical, bifocal, keratoconus, and astigmatic designs. http://www.metro-optics.com/

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12. Keratoconus - Causes, Symptoms & Treatments For Keratoconus - AllAboutVision.com keratoconus. By Judith Lee and Gretchyn Bailey; reviewed by Dr. Vance Thompson. keratoconus can occur in one or both eyes. keratoconus Symptoms and Signs. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/keratoconus.htm

Eye Health Topics Introduction Allergies Amblyopia or Lazy Eye AMD AMD FAQs AMD News Astigmatism Blepharitis Cataracts FAQs Cataract News CMV Retinitis Color Blindness Conjunctivitis Crossed Eyes Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Retinopathy FAQs Drooping Eyelids Dry Eyes Eye Safety Floaters and Spots Glaucoma Glaucoma FAQs Glaucoma News Hyperopia Keratoconus Macular Degeneration Myopia Ocular Hypertension Photophobia (Light Sensitivity) Pink Eye Presbyopia Ptosis Retinal Detachment Retinitis Pigmentosa Strabismus Styes What's New in Eye Care Products or AllAboutVision.com home Keratoconus By Judith Lee and Gretchyn Bailey reviewed by Dr. Vance Thompson Keratoconus is a progressive disease, often appearing in the teens or early twenties, in which the cornea thins and changes shape. The cornea is normally a round or spherical shape, but with keratoconus the cornea bulges, distorts and assumes more of a cone shape. This affects the way light enters the eye and hits the light-sensitive retina , causing distorted vision. Keratoconus can occur in one or both eyes. Keratoconus Symptoms and Signs Keratoconus can be difficult to detect, because it comes on slowly.

13. Keratoconus - Causes, Symptoms Treatments For Keratoconus - A guide to the causes, symptoms and treatment of keratoconus. Glaucoma News. Hyperopia. keratoconus. keratoconus Eye Doctor Q A. Macular Degeneration keratoconus is a progressive disease http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/kerato

14. Eye Doctor Q And A - Keratoconus - AllAboutVision.com Q A on keratoconus. Q I have been diagnosed with the beginning stage of keratoconus and was prescribed rigid gas permeable lenses to treat the condition. http://www.allaboutvision.com/askdoc/keratoconus.htm

Eye Health Topics Introduction Allergies Amblyopia or Lazy Eye AMD AMD FAQs AMD News Astigmatism Blepharitis Cataracts FAQs Cataract News CMV Retinitis Color Blindness Conjunctivitis Crossed Eyes Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Retinopathy FAQs Drooping Eyelids Dry Eyes Eye Safety Floaters and Spots Glaucoma Glaucoma FAQs Glaucoma News Hyperopia Keratoconus Macular Degeneration Myopia Ocular Hypertension Photophobia (Light Sensitivity) Pink Eye Presbyopia Ptosis Retinal Detachment Retinitis Pigmentosa Strabismus Styes What's New in Eye Care Products or AllAboutVision.com home Questions were answered by Dr. Burt Dubow and Dr. Charles Slonim Q: I have been diagnosed with the beginning stage of keratoconus and was prescribed rigid gas permeable lenses A: Keratoconus is an eye condition where the clear front of the eye, the cornea, gets thin and bulges outward into a cone shape. This usually begins in the teens or early twenties and affects mostly males. And one eye is usually worse than the other eye. It is also oftentimes familial, so alert other family members to get their eyes checked. As the cornea thins and bulges, it becomes distorted and even droopy, creating blurred vision that is not very correctable with glasses. Contact lenses can kind of give the eye a new, smoother front that focuses light properly. Rigid gas permeable lenses are my first choice, and they usually can be prescribed successfully.

15. Welcome To The Office Of Dr. Brent G. Ostoich, O.D., Contact Lens Specialist General optometry practice and specialist in bifocal, toric, keratoconus and post refractive contact lenses. Located at the SullivanOstoich Eye Center in Hoffman Estates, and at the Resurrection Hospital in Chicago. http://www.ostoicheye.com

Dr. Brent G. Ostoich, O.D. Dr. Brent Ostoich Hoffman Estates Chicago Hoffman Estates Office Hours: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FAX: We cater to families, with the specific purpose of general health recommendations on eyecare for children, teens and adults. Find out more about our services Dr. Ostoich is a contact lens specialist. Learn more about Orthokeratology , bifocal lenses, and Post-Refractive contact lenses. NOTE: You may email us at anytime, but we ask for your patience in our response to you, especially after office hours. See our contact page for more information. How Did You Hear About Us? WE WELCOME MARSHA M. MALOOLEY, OD Dr. Malooley, an Illinois native, received her degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. She also completed an addition year of training at the Illinois College of Opteometry, specializing in contact lens fitting. Home About Us Location Contact Us Privacy ... http://www.ostoicheye.com

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17. Curtis And Jyl Griffin Family [ Www.curtnjyl.com ] Curtis and Jyl from Shawnee, Oklahoma. Family information, pictures, keratoconus experience, and cornea transplant journal. http://www.curtnjyl.com

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18. Tallmadge Vision Clinic Eye center offers Lasik consultation, glaucoma evaluation, computerized contact lens fitting, and keratoconus. http://www.eyefinity.com/TallmadgeVisionClinic/

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19. Keratoconus keratoconus defined and treatment information, including treatment and surgery at the UM Kellogg eye Center keratoconus, meaning "cone shaped " describes a condition in which the cornea (the clear front window of the eye The cause of keratoconus is unknown. It usually appears in a patient http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/conditions/cornea/keratoconus.html

20. North Shore Contact Lens & Vision Consultants: Contact Lenses, Keratoconus & LAS Practice of Drs. Art Epstein and Joseph Freedman specializing in contact lenses, keratoconus, and Lasik complications. http://www.northshorecontactlens.com/

Nationally known for excellence and special expertise in the contact lens management of challenging medical eye disorders such as keratoconus and LASIK complications. We also provide a full range of eyecare services, including treatment of eye disease, refractive surgery management and corneal refractive therapy (CRT). Our patients come from throughout the New York Metropolitan area and from across the globe; many of them referred by leading ophthalmologists and optometrists for specialized care. We believe that our office is special. Many of our patients have complex problems and have sought us out for our unique expertise. We use the latest diagnostic equipment and rely upon a skilled and dedicated staff to provide state of the art care for our patients. Our focus is on achieving a successful result, not just providing procedures or selling products. Welcome to our website. We hope that it provides insight into what makes our practice a unique resource for our patients. Arthur B. Epstein, OD, FAAO

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