Effect of eyelids/blinking on keratoconus symptoms

[haikurion]

Hi there guys

I believe I have Keratoconus as I share many of the symptoms I have read about online. I will see an opthamalogist in a couple of weeks, but wondered if anyone had any knowledge on, or shared the same symptoms as I have.

Among other things, I see streaks of light from light sources in a direction and of a length dependent on the relative distance between my eye and the light source. I have noticed that when I blink, the streaks become a lot more noticable for a brief millisecond, and conversely, if I hold my eye lids open with my fingers my symptons are significantly reduced if not eliminated. In other words, my eyelids either directly or indirectly have a large (and possibly total) effect on light streaks.

Secondly, it seems over the past 6 months I have developed a number of symptoms. I originally went to the optometrist because I observed bioncular double vision. I wasn't sure if the symptoms were new, or I had always seen them and was just more observant (partly because I study vision). Anyway I was diagnosed with anomalous retinal correspondence, which basically means my right eye is slightly turned inwards at certain distances. Since then I had an onset of flashes, floaters, visual snow (I think, more just a slight noisiness), pressure around my eyes and face and now (presumably) keratoconus. The coincidence of all these things leads me to believe their is either some underlying cause, or something the optometrist is doing (e.g. pupil dilation) is having an adverse effect on my eyes.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

[Anne Klepacz]

Hi Haikurion and welcome to the forum,
The thing is, there's a variety of eye conditions that can give symptoms similar to those of keratoconus. So without a specialist actually examining your eyes, I don't think any of us here can really give you a sensible input. It's good that you're seeing an ophthalmologist soon - it's obviously worrying when you get new symptoms and it's much easier to cope when you know for sure what's going on. I hope you get a definite answer when you see the specialist. All the best
Anne