Failing an eye test when renewing his driver’s licence in January was a “blessing in disguise” for Tauranga man Reuben.

Keratoconus, a progressive eye disease affecting the cornea's shape, is more prevalent in India due to environmental factors. Early diagnosis is crucial, utilizing methods like corneal topography.

Reuben, whose surname the Bay of Plenty Times agreed not to publish, learned soon after he had keratoconus − a condition that causes loss of vision. Reuben has had treatment on each eye in ...

patients with keratoconus must wear CL to achieve acceptable visual performance for long periods of time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the visual function, the corneal thickness ...

Corneal topography is an indispensable tool ... Various quantitative indices are helpful in keratoconus detection; although these are often not helpful in diagnosing pellucid marginal degeneration ...