Expert Keratoconus Treatment in Dubai
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape. This irregular curvature of the cornea may lead to distorted vision, and increased sensitivity to light, and in extreme conditions, it may also cause loss of vision. With expert care for patients based in Dubai, Dr. Rahul Raghav and his team offer special treatments aimed at managing and treating keratoconus with effectiveness.
Understanding Keratoconus
The typical onset of keratoconus is during the adolescent years or in young adulthood and may also worsen over time. Since very early identification of the disorder is very much linked with keeping clear vision, symptoms include blurred or distorted vision, sensitivity to light and glare, frequent change in eyeglass prescription, and double vision in one eye, or monocular diplopia.
At the practice of Dr. Rahul Raghav, we can use the latest technology to diagnose keratoconus at the earliest stage possible and offer whatever treatment would be best for the patient.
Comprehensive Treatments for Keratoconus
Dr. Rahul Raghav and his team of experienced optometrists treat keratoconus with advanced techniques to enhance the quality of life. The planning for any treatment is made according to the condition and the patient’s needs.
- Specialty Contact Lenses
For mild to moderate keratoconus, many patients are treated using specialty contact lenses; this forms a non-invasive and rather effective solution:
RGP Lenses: They also provide sharper vision, producing a smooth, regular surface over the cornea.
Hybrid Contact Lenses: Hybrid lenses are the newest way out there; they combine soft lens comfort with the clarity advantage of rigid lenses. Presently, many of the people are using them.
Scleral Contact Lenses: These are for much more severe applications. Scleral lenses vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera white of the eye- for stability and comfort, which corrects vision.
- CXL: Corneal Cross-Linking
Corneal Cross-Linking is a minimally invasive treatment that serves to enhance the strength of the corneal tissue to halt the keratoconus progression. In this treatment, the rigidity of corneal fibers is enhanced by applying a combination of riboflavin (vitamin B2) and UV light on the cornea, which slows down or halts further bulging. CXL is a novel treatment used to help preserve the vision of patients suffering from early-stage keratoconus.
- Intacs
Intacs are small, ring-shaped inserts, which are located in the cornea. Used to help reshape it and decrease irregularities. This treatment is usually prescribed for those patients who could not continue to use contact lenses, or whose state of keratoconus turned out to be more serious. Intacs can offer long-term improvement of vision and even delay the need for a corneal transplant in many cases.
- Corneal Transplant
In advanced cases of keratoconus, when nothing much is possibly left behind, a cornea transplant is needed. Dr. Rahul Raghav works with some of the leading corneal surgeons here in Dubai to provide his patients with the most advanced available in corneal transplantation. The entire procedure essentially replaces the diseased cornea with a healthy donor cornea to restore a clear vision and quality lifestyle.
Why Select Dr. Rahul Raghav for Keratoconus Treatment?
Dr. Rahul Raghav has been well-known for his art of personalized and professional care in treating all types of patients with keratoconus. His optometrists are well-qualified and skilled professionals, experienced in diagnosing and treating this multifarious disease and ensuring a high level of care for each of the patients. He has equipped his place with the latest diagnostic tools and methods for treating the disease and provides comprehensive care in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
Living with keratoconus can sometimes be very challenging, but it is manageable. Professional treatment by Dr. Rahul Raghav and his team does indeed allow patients with this disorder to live a good life in Dubai and enjoy better quality. Whether specialty contact lenses, corneal cross-linking, or other advanced treatments apply, Dr. Raghav remains determined to help patients achieve clear, stable vision.
