Keratoconus in children and adolescents

Keratoconus often occurs in children and adolescents between the ages of 8 and 19.

The disease manifests itself at a young age and then continues to progress.
The rate of progression is particularly high in younger people.
Keratoconus is often triggered by hormonal changes in the body during puberty in adolescence.

Early detection of keratoconus

Earlier diagnosis – faster treatment and better preservation of vision.

It is important to stop the aggressive progression of the disease in children and adolescents as quickly as possible.
This is only possible if keratoconus is diagnosed early.
If keratoconus occurs frequently in the family, screening examinations for early detection are essential.

Treatment with CXL in children

Crosslinking (CXL) is an effective method of halting the progression of keratoconus.
Children and adolescents have an increased risk of complications and infections after treatment – the expertise and experience of the doctor is therefore all the more important in this age group.