Keratoconus is not usually visible to the naked eye until the later stages of the disease. In severe cases, the cone shape is visible to an observer when the patient looks down while the upper lid is lifted.
How do I know if I have keratoconus?
- An abrupt change in vision.
- Seeing triple or double ghost images.
- Feeling uncomfortable driving at night because of blurry vision.
- Streaking lights.
- Objects far away as well as near appear to be distorted.
- A sudden change in vision in one eye.
Can an optometrist tell if you have keratoconus?
Optometrists can also play a large role in the diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus. Optometrists may diagnose keratoconus in their own office, or they may refer to other optometrists or ophthalmologists for additional diagnostic testing.
