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If you are searching for a center to help evaluate your Keratoconus or somewhere to just explain what Keratoconus is, then you have reached the rate place at Park Avenue Laser. Keratoconus, or KC for short, is a rare condition that affects the corneal structure of the eye. KC occurs when the cornea bulges, or sticks out, as a result of the cornea being too thin. People with thin corneas are not eligible for LASIK procedures because cutting a flap in an already thin cornea may cause KC or even result in the need for a corneal transplant.
Depending on the actual thickness of the cornea you may be a candidate for an advanced surface procedure, like LASEK. Here at Park Avenue Laser, we are the only center that performs SafeSight, the no-cut, no-flap, all laser vision correction. We perform LASEK, which is a non-invasive surface procedure that is 10X safer than LASIK, and preserves more corneal tissue. Thus, even patients with corneas on the thinner side that are rejected for LASIK are candidates for SafeSight, as no corneal tissue is wasted. With more corneal tissue, the cornea is stronger and there is less chance of KC developing due to thin corneas after your operation. The only way to know for certain is to come in to Park Avenue Laser for a free consultation.