Keratoconus care at Mayo Clinic
Your Mayo Clinic care team
Mayo Clinic ophthalmologists provide comprehensive care for people who seek answers about conditions and diseases of their eyes, including keratoconus. Pediatric ophthalmologists trained in treating children with eye conditions may work with other doctors trained in pediatrics and other areas to care for children with eye conditions.
Advanced diagnosis and treatment
Mayo Clinic ophthalmologists diagnose keratoconus using advanced technology to evaluate your condition. An evaluation may include a test to measure the curve of the cornea, called keratometry, computerized corneal mapping and other tests.
Mayo Clinic ophthalmologists have expertise in treating keratoconus with many therapies, including rigid, gas permeable contact lenses, scleral contact lenses, hybrid lenses, cornea transplant and corneal cross-linking. Treatment depends on the progression of your condition.
Pediatric expertise
Keratoconus generally starts to affect people between the ages of 10 and 25, and the condition can progress more rapidly in younger children. Mayo Clinic doctors specially trained in the management of cornea diseases care for children with keratoconus, including treatment with corneal cross-linking.
Expertise and rankings
Experience
Mayo Clinic ophthalmologists have extensive experience and training in the treatment of cornea diseases, such as keratoconus, and other eye conditions. Each year they see more than 500 people with keratoconus.
Research leaders
Mayo Clinic eye researchers continue to study new diagnostic tests and treatments for eye conditions, including keratoconus. Eye specialists in the Department of Ophthalmology are involved in national multicenter studies, clinical studies conducted at Mayo Clinic and basic science research. Read more about research in ophthalmology.
Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is ranked high performing for ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report.
Mayo Clinic Children's Center
Highly skilled pediatric experts diagnose and treat all types of conditions in children. As a team, we work together to find answers, set goals and develop a treatment plan tailored to your child's needs.
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Locations, travel and lodging
Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.
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Costs and insurance
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.
In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
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