Is keratoconus completely curable?

[Bower123]

Hey there,

I'm a keratoconus patient from my 30's. Now I have a 20-year-old daughter. She was experiencing blur vision for a few days. When consulted an ophthalmologist he suggested undergoing some tests. The last day the result came and was diagnosed with keratoconus(https://www.herzig-eye.com/eye-conditions/keratoconus/. But I had no idea that it can be hereditary. The doctor suggested for the treatment plan to halt its progression. I know that keratoconus is a lifelong eye disease and there is no cure for that. Even now I'm undergoing treatment to prevent its progression. I'm really worried about this. As she is in the early stages, the doctors said that it can be cured to some extent.

Thankfully, it is in the early stages and our doctors are of great confidence. My daughter is depressed after knowing this. Has anyone here experienced similar situations?  Is this completely curable if detected at the initial stage? Share your knowledge.

Thanks!

[Stephanieang]

It cannot be cured but however there are many options that can help to slow down the process of it becoming into a later stage of keratoconous , the good news is keratoconous does not deteriorate quickly, it’s over a period of many many years , she has a few options to help control her keratoconous
First option would be contact lenses , because her vision might be affected , you can seek a specialist for those speciality lenses , second would be glasses , she can use glasses to temporarily correct her astigmatism so that she can see clearer

[JohnHaganMD]

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[Stephanieang]

Hello , keratoconous cannot be cured and yes it can be due to heridatary

[JohnHaganMD]

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[JohnHaganMD]

It's your bad for not knowing it's highly hereditary and that your children should all be tested by an ophthalmologist using a cornea topography instrument. K-conus cannot be cured but a riboflavin/special light treatment can often stabilize the cornea and keep it from going from a round shape to a pointed/cone shape.  Other children should all be tested.  Your Eye MD should be an ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in cornea disease.