Does it always affect both eyes?

[jonnyryall]

Hi all,

I am new to this forum but I am glad to see that it exists.
I was diagnosed with Keratoconus in my left eye when I was around the age of 13 but there were no signs in the right eye.
As such I have managed just by the sight of my right eye until now (I am 35).
Over the last couple of years I have noticed the sight deteriorating slightly in my right eye, I was fitted with glasses last year with a small prescription.
I just went back for a check-up yesterday to find that the sight in the right eye has deteriorated further and I need a new prescription. The optician couldn't be sure if this was the start of KC in this eye or if it was nothing to worry about.
So I was wondering if it could just be normal short-sightedness as I get older or if this is the onset of KC? I understand it is pretty rare to only have it in one eye, but that it is also rare to develop it in your mid-30's.

Any advice or opinions would be gratefully received.
Many thanks.

[Anne Klepacz]

Hi Jonny and welcome to the forum!
As far as I know, KC does usually eventually appear in the other eye, though often very mildly. And if it is KC then the fact that it's appeared so late means the chances of it staying mild are increased. (People tend to get more long sighted with age rather than more short sighted). Hopefully you'll be able to correct it with specs. If you do eventually need contact lenses, there are so many different types now to correct KC that it should be a lot easier to find something that suits you. All the best.
Anne

[jonnyryall]

Hi Anne,

Many thanks for the reply.
I guess the only way to find out for sure is a trip to the eye hospital...