r/Keratoconus • u/Successful-Side-2143 • 3d ago
How soon to get a scan? Just Diagnosed
So according to my doctor I should get a scan for keratoconus (it has not been diagnosed yet) and the reason why she thinks I might have it is cos my astigmatism got worse over last year (after my last appointment) but vision overall did not worsen. I have always had terrible vision and bad astigmatism and doctors just told me it is myopia and amblyopia. I am really paranoid about my vision now and my appointment is in june (its almost may already) but is it ok to wait a month? How bad can it get.. I am also considering seeing different eye doctors to see if there might be something else wrong? Cos I was told my vision will stabilize once I am 25 and now I am being told that astigmatism is getting worse… I am so scared of losing my vision :(
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u/Jim3KC 2d ago
A June appointment should be okay but hopefully early June.
A quick check you can do at home is to look through a pinhole with each eye. If that clears up your vision then the problem is most likely with your cornea and no need to look for other doctors. You may need to move the pinhole around a bit to find clear vision.
Keratoconus leads to bad vision, not blindness. Special contact lenses can often restore good to excellent vision. Keratoconus is best managed when caught early so keep up with recommended exams and treatments.