09/11/2025
Excessive eye rubbing is linked to a condition called keratoconus, which can lead to decreased vision and the need for a corneal transplant, among other things.
Last year at Dixie Eye Care, we fit over 80 patients in specialty hard contact lenses for keratoconus and other eye disorders.
Advanced imaging allows us to detect early signs of keratoconus and monitor for progression.
Keratoconus most commonly shows up in teenagers and those in their early 20's, and is very treatable if it is caught early enough.