Category Archives: Keratoconus

Top 5 Keratoconus Questions Answered by Board-Certified Ophthalmologist

Keratoconus is a corneal disorder that causes the clear dome of the eye (cornea) to bulge outward and form a cone shape. That abnormal contour distorts vision, causing blurriness and irregular astigmatism that worsens over time. Our board-certified ophthalmologist at Pamel Vision & Laser Group offers various keratoconus treatments. Dr. Gregory Pamel often hears the… Read More »


How Specialty Contact Lenses Help Keratoconus Patients See Better

About one in every 2,000 Americans develops keratoconus, a degenerative eye condition that causes the cornea to slowly bulge. As the cornea becomes more conical, the patient develops astigmatism. While reversing the damage to the cornea is not possible for keratoconus patients, specialty contact lenses are a good way to restore crisp, clear vision. The… Read More »


Dispelling the Myths about Keratoconus

Have you ever heard of keratoconus? Keratoconus is a condition that affects the cornea. The cornea is the clear part of the front of the eye that covers the iris and the pupil. It is dome-shaped and bends light into the eye to help the eye focus. As the eye’s outermost layer, it also acts… Read More »


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