BILL HENSHAW, OD, FCOVD
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KERATOCONUS

I have pointed eyes!!!
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First, what is a Keratoconus?
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It is a condition where the outer surface of the eye, the cornea, has an unusually steep curvature. It is always accompanied by a large amount of astigmatism.


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To aid our understanding of astigmatism, let's compare it to a flat tire.
A flat tire is round on the top and flat on the bottom. Just like the flat tire, the shape of your eye is the same. It is round on the top and flat on the bottom. To make you see better we leave the top round part alone and round out the bottom. Then you can roll along down the street! However, your eye does not park on the curb. Thus, the flat part can be in any direction, not only the bottom.

A large amount of astigmatism is the main way we discover the presence of keratoconus. Most people’s astigmatism is more like a slow leak, but the astigmatism of keratoconus is an absolute flat to the rim. The end result is your eye has a lot of distortion and if the steepening continues in extreme cases the eye could perforate.  

How is keratoconus treated?

Treatment in the past was limited to holding back the steepening with a firm contact lens. A combination of soft and firm contact was developed also.  In extreme cases, a corneal transplant is necessary when perforation is threatening.



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Now Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking is a new treatment

Corneal collagen cross-linking is a technique that uses UV light and riboflavin (a vitamin-like substance) to strengthen your eye’s outer surface so your tire won’t be so flat It’s basically super glue for your corneal tissues. The goal of the treatment is to halt progressive and irregular changes in corneal shape.

First careful measurements are taken of the curvature of your eye. Once determined you are ready for the two-step treatment.

The first stage of therapy is to allow riboflavin to blend into the cornea. The outer surface is softened up while under an anesthetic. Then riboflavin is added for about 15 to 30 minutes. 

The second step uses ultraviolet light to harden the surface for 30 minutes. Antibiotic drops are given 3-4 times daily for a short period to avoid any infection.
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Contact Us:
801 S. Fairmont AV #5
Lodi, CA 95240
209-334-2020
fax: 209-333-2015
e-mail: [email protected]
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Office Hours:
Mon:  1:00PM - 6:00pm 
Tue, Wed:  9:00am - 6:00pm (Lunch 12:00  to 1:00 PM
Thursday:    8:00am - 5:00pm (Lunch 11:00pm to 2:00 pm. The extra hours each Thursday is for staff training)  
Friday:    Limited to vision therapy only

Saturday:    closed
On the 1st and 15th we are closed for inventory and insurance billing

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  • Home
  • Our Practice
    • Meet the Doctor
    • Let's make an appointment
    • Services We Provide >
      • In a nut shell
      • Just add seasoning
      • Real Optometry
      • Larry Fitzgerald His eyes did it!
      • More than 20/20
      • Languages : We got'em
      • Cataract Eye drops?
      • Concussion and Vision
      • Contact Lenses >
        • Alternate Wear CL's
        • History of Contact lenses
        • Online Purchase
        • Methods of Care
        • Special Considerations
        • What are Contact lenses
    • Facilites & Equipment >
      • Facilities and Surrounds
      • Equipment
    • So You Had Extra Testing... >
      • Tests You Had >
        • Diagnostic Testing
        • Vision Field Testing
        • Vision Processing Testing
      • Conditions You Have
      • Referal We Made
      • Treatments Available
    • Insurance Plans >
      • MEDI-CAL
      • MEDICARE
      • VA's COMMUNITY CARE
      • VSP
    • Payments & Fees >
      • Our Fees
      • Payments Accepted
    • Eye Glasses Guide >
      • Maui Jim Sunglasses
      • Taming Your Bifocal
      • Value Plan
      • ONLINE EYE GLASSES
      • Prop 65
  • Vision Therapy
    • Dr. Henshaw discusses Vision Therapy
    • Methods to treat Eye turns
    • Lens Therapy Explained
    • Digital / Computer Vision
    • Light Therapy
    • Research in Vision Therapy
    • Tribute to Dr. Bob Pepper
    • Videos about Vision Therapy
    • VIP
    • What is Vision Therapy?
  • Teacher Parent Info
    • Optometry and Education
    • Timely Info
    • How to ID a Visually related Learning Problem
    • School Vision Screening Danger
    • I'm here from the government, and I'm here to help you!
    • 7 Steps to Preserve Your Child's Vision at School
    • 20/20 is only a begining
    • Between Home and Pre-School
    • The Ritilin Myth and others
    • Vision and Learning Month
    • Videos about Vision and Learning
    • The Digital Jungle
  • TESTIMONIES
  • Explanations and Videos About Your Diagnosis
    • Accommodative Infacility (elevator Problem -Kid)
    • Amblyopia aka "Lazy Eye"
    • Anisometropia
    • Astigmatism
    • Binocular Vision
    • Cataracts
    • Esophoria/Esotropia (crossed eyes)
    • Exotropia/Wandering Eye
    • Eyestrain
    • Farsightedness
    • Keratoconus
    • Nearsightedness/Myopia
    • Stye or Chalazion
    • Presbyopia Adult Elevator Problem
    • Vision Processing
  • Patient Forms
  • Promotions
    • National Vision and Learning Month
    • Bill's Books >
      • Looking Over Mother's Shoulder
      • What Would Jesus See?
  • Special Events
    • COVID and After
    • VIP Program
    • Tax Savings
    • Employment Opportunities
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    • Acuvue Contacts Danger
    • Computer Vision
    • Vision Care Videos
    • Heading in Soccer
    • Infant Vision
    • The Mono-Vision Myth
    • LASIK
    • Ted Talk
    • 3-D Movies
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    • Vision and Counseling
    • Diabetic Diet
  • FAQ
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