CASE DISCUSSION
Keratoconus: A Visual Evolution
Presented United Arab Emirates by Dr. Tameer GamalyViews
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Case Description
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder that affects the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye. The condition is characterized by the cornea gradually thinning and bulging into a cone-like shape, leading to distorted vision. Keratoconus often begins during the teenage years and progresses...
Case Summary
- Keratoconus is defined as an ectatic corneal dystrophy involving central or paracentral corneal thinning, leading to irregular myopic astigmatism. It often presents bilaterally, with varying severity between eyes, and typically emerges in the second decade of life. Factors like contact lens use, UV exposure, and eye rubbing are associated with its progression.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Tameer Gamaly
Cornea & Refractive Surgeon, Magrabi Hospitals, UAEDr. Tamee is expert in Cornea & Refractive Surgery .He is Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK Fellow of the international council of ophthalmology Feb 2014 to date: He is also consultant Ophthalmologist.Cornea & Refractive Surgery Unit. Medical Director, Magrabi Eye Center – Al Ain , UAE. He also worked as Consultant Ophthalmologist. Chief Cornea & Refractive Surgery Unit, Magrabi Eye & Ear Center. Muscat, OMAN.
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