Elimination of the causitive factor if identified. Special contact lenses may also be used. Keratoconus Symptoms Gradually reducing vision starting in the teens to middle age. There is central corneal thinning. Keratoconus is associated with Down's syndrome, atopic diseases, and mitral valve prolapse.
Some authors relate the condition to chronic eye rubbing.
There is gradual thinning and bulging of the central cornea causing irregular astigmatism which cannot be corrected with spectacles. RGP contact lenses when glasses can not correct vision. Pressure bandage for upto 48 hours, following which hypertonic saline drops are used 2-3 times a day sometimes for several months. Blood under the conjunctival and above the sclera. Treatment Firstly look for one of the above factors, if found treatment is directed to the cause.