About this service
Keratoconus is a progressive thinning of the cornea that causes the front of the eye to bulge into a cone shape, distorting vision. It typically begins in adolescence or the early 20s and can progress for years before stabilizing. Modern treatments — including specialty contact lenses, corneal cross-linking, and (in advanced cases) corneal transplant — can preserve and restore vision when started early.
Who it's for
- Patients in their teens and 20s with rapidly changing prescriptions
- Patients whose vision cannot be fully corrected with standard glasses
- Patients with a family history of keratoconus
- Anyone with chronic eye-rubbing tendencies (a known risk factor)
What's included
- Corneal topography (mapping the shape of the cornea)
- Pachymetry (corneal thickness measurement) when indicated
- Specialty contact lens fitting (rigid gas permeable, scleral, hybrid)
- Referral for corneal cross-linking when appropriate
- Long-term progression monitoring
What to expect at your Miles City visit
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Diagnosis usually requires multiple visits to map and measure the cornea over time.
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Most keratoconus patients see best in specialty contact lenses; the fitting takes several appointments to perfect.
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Corneal cross-linking is a same-day procedure that can halt progression in active disease.
Why this matters
Untreated keratoconus can progress to the point where corneal transplant is the only option. Early diagnosis and cross-linking prevent that for the vast majority of patients today.
Find us in Miles City
We are located inside walmart vision center at 3205 Stower St in Miles City, Montana 59301. Free parking is available, and our exam suite is steps from the optical retail floor. We serve patients across Eastern Montana, including Forsyth, MT, Glendive, MT, Baker, MT, Colstrip, MT, Broadus, MT and surrounding communities.
Miles City, Montana
3205 Stower St, Miles City, MT 59301
Inside Walmart Vision Center