Because our doctors and staff take your vision seriously we have taken the time to provide you with some answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about vision and contact lens wear. If you do not find the question or answer that you need, we encourage you to contact us for additional assistance.

The information contained herein is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and care from qualified doctors of optometry. The reader should regularly consult a doctor in matters relating to his or her health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. 

  
 

What is keratoconus (conical cornea)?

Poor vision that cannot be corrected fully with glasses may indicate a condition known as conical cornea or keratoconus. A rare condition, keratoconus primarily affects people in their early 20âs. With keratoconus, the cornea, the clear window at the front of the eye, may become thin and bow outwards. It is this irregular distortion of the cornea that makes vision correction with glasses less than optimal. For this reason other means of correcting vision are often necessary such as using rigid gas permeable contact lenses or cornea replacement surgery.