Keratoconus Treatment Service – Eye Bangkok Hospital

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition in which the cornea thins and bulges outward into a cone shape, causing distorted and blurred vision.

Normally, the cornea has a dome-like shape. In keratoconus, weakened collagen fibers lead to structural instability, resulting in abnormal corneal protrusion and irregular light refraction.

Eye Bangkok Hospital provides comprehensive diagnosis and advanced treatment options by experienced corneal specialists.

What is Keratoconus?

Keratoconus occurs when the corneal collagen structure weakens, leading to thinning and forward bulging. This causes increasing myopia and astigmatism that may not be correctable with glasses in advanced stages.

It commonly begins during adolescence and progresses gradually.

Causes and Risk Factors

• - Genetic predisposition

• - Abnormal collagen structure

• - Chronic eye rubbing

• - Allergies

• - Down syndrome

• - Environmental factors

Symptoms

• - Distorted or warped vision

• - Blurred vision

• - Rapid changes in prescription

• - Increasing myopia or astigmatism

• - In severe cases, acute corneal swelling or scarring

Diagnosis

• - Refraction testing

• - Slit-lamp examination

• - Keratometry

• - Corneal topography / tomography

Treatment Options

Non-Surgical Management

• - Glasses or soft contact lenses

• - Rigid gas-permeable lenses

• - Piggyback lenses

• - Hybrid lenses

• - Scleral lenses

Surgical / Procedural Treatments

Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)
Strengthens corneal tissue and slows progression.

Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (ICRS)
Implanted rings reshape the cornea.

Corneal Transplantation
For advanced cases with severe thinning or scarring.

Prevention & Care

• - Avoid eye rubbing

• - Regular eye examinations

• - UV and blue light protection

• - Follow medical advice strictly

Early detection and proper management can significantly preserve vision and improve quality of life.

Eye Bangkok Hospital is committed to delivering expert corneal care with advanced technology and specialized ophthalmologists.