How is the diagnosis of keratoconus?
Until a few years ago, to make the diagnosis of keratoconus, they used the ' ophthalmometer of Javal .
This was the only tool as an alternative to biomicroscope, which helped in framing diagnosis of keratoconus.
Today, one of the safest and most common methods for diagnosing keratoconus is corneal topography (or Computerized corneal map ), non-invasive method which consists in projecting light rings onto the cornea, which produces a map of the corneal surface.
to understand so if you are suffering from keratoconus is advisable to consult a specialized center.
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What causes keratoconus?
Unfortunately, to date, despite numerous studies, have not yet been identified with certainty the causes of keratoconus . There are many theories
about it, but not certain.
1. One possible cause is the tissue alterations at the level of stoma or epithelium and its basement membrane.
2. According to some scholars anglosassono, the cause is the friction (rubbing) of the eyes continuously that would weaken the structure, causing the initial bulging and progressive.
3. It is also thought to genetic transmission of keratoconus. Among the possible causes of keratoconus, the hereditary component is considered the most important.
4. Another possible cause is the derivation other diseases or infections or other systemic problems and / or eye.
Unfortunately, to date, despite numerous studies, have not yet been identified with certainty the causes of keratoconus . There are many theories
about it, but not certain.
1. One possible cause is the tissue alterations at the level of stoma or epithelium and its basement membrane.
2. According to some scholars anglosassono, the cause is the friction (rubbing) of the eyes continuously that would weaken the structure, causing the initial bulging and progressive.
3. It is also thought to genetic transmission of keratoconus. Among the possible causes of keratoconus, the hereditary component is considered the most important.
4. Another possible cause is the derivation other diseases or infections or other systemic problems and / or eye.
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What are the symptoms of keratoconus?
How do you perceive to be suffering from keratoconus?
There are some symptoms and signs of the presence of keratoconus:
NB: queste sono solo indicazioni informative. Per eventuali diagnosi vi consigliamo di rivolgervi al vostro oculista.
How do you perceive to be suffering from keratoconus?
There are some symptoms and signs of the presence of keratoconus:
- initially occurs in only one eye blurred vision and distorted
- blurred vision at times (sometimes doubled) for a period of weeks or months
- worsening of vision especially at night
- sudden onset of myopia
- perception of halos around lights
- eye itching
- distorted vision of the objects
- the eye shows a projection (cone shaped)
- mal di testa
NB: queste sono solo indicazioni informative. Per eventuali diagnosi vi consigliamo di rivolgervi al vostro oculista.
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