Our Beautiful Patient Gabby.

Meet Gabby who was diagnosed with keratoconus through our office using special testing and corneal mapping. She was later fitted with new Scleral Contact Lenses to provide her with excellent vision and comfort throughout her day. 

Have you been diagnosed with keratoconus. You have options. 

What is Keratoconus?

Keratoconus causes the front part of the eye, the cornea, to bulge forward causing difficulty with vision. Patients complain about distortion, glare, poor nighttime vision, and difficulty with glasses and regular contacts. While the reasons are unknown, there are many good treatments.

What are My Options?

•  Eyeglasses  (Usually only as a back up)
•  Scleral RGPs  (Excellent option)
•  Cross Linking  (Newer option and then paired with Scleral RGPs)
•  Corneal transplant  (As needed)
•  Corneal Intacts  (Possibility)

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Dr. Tahir has treated many patients with keratoconus using Sclearl RPGs and is usually able to achieve excellent vision and comfort. We use the latest lens designs and equipment to take accurate measurements for a precise fit. 

Treatment with Specialty Contacts

Dr. Tahir has fitted many patients with specialty contact lenses to combat the effects of keratoconus. These include Scleral RGP contacts as well as other lens as ClearKone, or UltraHealth. These specialty contact lenses are able to clear and cover the cone allowing for a smooth front surface for good vision, decreased halo and glare. 

Payment Options

Keratoconus is a medical condition and many times your major medical insurance will cover the tests and lenses involved. Many vision insurances such as VSP and EyeMed also have allotments for "medical  contact lenses" making them much more affordable. 

We also offer Care Credit, 6 month no interest financing, right through our office making clear comfortable vision a reality.
Give us a call and we can check your vision or medical insurance for you. 815-744-3222

• ​Keratoconus
• Hard to Fit Eyes
• High Prescriptions
• Dry Eyes
• Irregular Corneas
• Sjogren's Syndrome

Billable to Insurance
Many vision and medical insurance cover medically necessary contact lenses depending on your condition.

Sharper Vision
GP (Gas Permeable) lens offer the sharpest vision of any contact lenses and are available in a variety of prescriptions. 

Comfortable - Easy Handling
Easy to insert and remove. Scleral lens comfort lasts throughout they day and provide sharp vision.

Low Complications
Only FDA therapeutic device available to reduce inflammation and promote healing of the cornea. ​
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