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Prevention
By Mayo Clinic staffMost cases of keratoconus are not preventable, but there are some steps you can take to be sure you don't cause it yourself:
- Use care when rubbing your eyes. If you vigorously rub your eyes daily, you may be causing damage to your corneas in a way that can lead to keratoconus. Some people don't realize the extent of their eye-rubbing habit until a family member or friend points it out, so pay attention if someone has mentioned it. Try to wipe or rub your eyes gently and as little as possible.
- Follow instructions when wearing rigid contact lenses. If you wear hard contact lenses, be sure they've been fitted correctly and use them as directed to avoid damage to your eyes. Never use someone else's hard contact lenses.
References
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- Koster AR, et al. Topographical analysis of keratoconus. International Ophthalmology Clinics. 1993;33(2):261-269.
- Lembach RG. Keratoconus. International Ophthalmology Clinics. 1991;31(2):71-82.
- Rabinowitz YS. Intacs for keratoconus. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2007;18:279-283.
- Tan DTH, et al. Current treatment options for corneal ectasia. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2007;18:284-289.
- Tan BU, et al. New surgical approaches to the management of keratoconus and post-LASIK ectasia. Transactions of the American Ophthalmologic Society. 2006;104:212-221.
- Brierly SC, et al. Penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus. Cornea. 2000;19(3):329-332.
- Rabinowitz YS. INTACS for keratoconus. International Ophthalmology Clinics. 2006;46(3):91-103.
- Crosby MB, et al. Management of keratoconus. Contemporary Ophthalmology. 2007;6(9):1-8.
- Krachmer JH. Eye rubbing can cause keratoconus (comment). Cornea. 2004;23(6)539-540.
