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A Challenging Question: Corneal Disease

I searched the archives, and didn't find anything on this yet. Is there any way that keratoconus or corneal disease can be treated with supplements? In keratoconus, the cornea steeps and becomes unstable, causing vision loss. It can be corrected with lenses for awhile, but eventually corneal transplant may be necessary for some. Opthamologists really aren't sure what causes this, although there appears to be a chance that it is genetic. Other theories abound, including eye trauma. Keratoconus overlaps with connective tissue disorders, chemical sensitivities, allergies, type A personality, fibromyalgia-quite often. There is some evidence to suggest Magnesium deficiency is a common element(sure enough, I tested extremely low for Magnesium). Aside from that, I'm not clear what would help. I am just entering my thirties and this is relatively degenerative, though can stop at any time. I found it quite humorous when I asked at the eye office about natural treatments- or even simple supplements- and was told, "If there were any, we'd be out of business!" I thought to myself: "My thoughts exactly!" I've been taking 25,000 Vit A a day in a High Energy supplement. This year, my practical vision (functional vision) tested 30 pts. better (they said they were getting "really weird readings"). This is a very, very expensive disorder, costing roughly $1200 a year simply for topography to keep tabs on it. Not counting astronomically costly special lenses. The topography shows further degeneration, so I'm not clear whether the Vitamin A is helping in any concrete way. Any insights or areas of research would be appreciated.

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Re: A Challenging Question: Corneal Disease KERATOCONUS (Archive in eye.)

Thanks very much, Dr Walt.