Keratoconus Eye Disease

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.

For more information about keratoconus and how it can affect you, be sure to call the team at Diamond Optical in Victoria, BC. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to hear from you and answer any questions or concerns that you have about keratoconus or your eye's health in general..