Keratoconus Specialists in Phoenix, AZ

What Is Keratoconus?

Your cornea is the clear, dome-shaped window at the front of your eye that focuses light. Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition where the cornea gradually thins and bulges outward, forming a cone-like shape. This abnormal shape scatters light as it enters the eye, causing distorted, blurry, and sometimes double vision.

Keratoconus can make everyday tasks — reading, driving, watching TV — increasingly difficult. The condition typically begins in the late teens to early 20s and may progress over 10 to 20 years. If your vision is becoming increasingly blurry and distorted despite updated glasses prescriptions, you should see a keratoconus specialist in Phoenix, AZ.

Diagnosing Keratoconus

Keratoconus is diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination that includes corneal topography — a painless, non-invasive mapping of the corneal surface. This test generates a detailed color-coded map that reveals abnormal curvature and irregular astigmatism characteristic of keratoconus.

At Arizona's Vision, our doctors use state-of-the-art corneal topography equipment to detect keratoconus early — sometimes before significant vision loss has occurred — and to monitor progression over time.

Keratoconus Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the severity and progression of the condition. Our keratoconus specialists in Phoenix will recommend the most appropriate option for your unique case:

• Soft toric contact lenses: Used in early stages to correct mild irregular astigmatism
• Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) contact lenses: Provide a smooth refracting surface over the irregular cornea for clearer vision
• Scleral contact lenses: Large-diameter lenses that vault over the entire cornea and rest on the sclera — ideal for advanced keratoconus and maximum comfort
• Hybrid contact lenses: Rigid center with soft skirt — combining the clarity of RGP lenses with the comfort of soft lenses
• Corneal cross-linking co-management: A procedure that strengthens corneal tissue to slow or halt keratoconus progression
• Intacs co-management: Tiny corneal ring segments surgically inserted to flatten the cornea and improve vision

Why Choose Arizona's Vision for Keratoconus Care?

• Experienced keratoconus specialists with decades of specialty lens fitting expertise
• Advanced corneal topography for precise diagnosis and monitoring
• Comprehensive specialty lens options — scleral, RGP, hybrid, and more
• Collaborative approach with corneal surgeons for advanced cases
• Personalized care plans tailored to each patient's unique corneal shape and vision needs