Advanced Keratoconus Treatment in Baltimore with Custom Scleral Lenses
For patients struggling with glare, halos, ghosting, or poor vision - even with scleral lenses
keratoconus experts have you visited?
keratoconus experts have you visited?
Struggling with Keratoconus?
Advanced Treatment Options in Baltimore
Keratoconus can make everyday vision frustrating, causing glare, halos, ghosting, double vision, and difficulty seeing clearly even with glasses or contact lenses. While many patients are told scleral lenses are the last solution, that is not always the case.
At Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland, we specialize in advanced keratoconus treatment for patients who are still struggling with their vision. Using custom scleral lenses, wavefront-guided optics, and highly specialized diagnostic technology, we help improve clarity, stability, and overall visual quality – often when other approaches have failed.
Founded by Dr. Irwin Azman in 1978, Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland has been a destination for patients with complex corneal conditions for decades. Today, under the leadership of Dr. Benjamin Azman, the practice continues its legacy of excellence—now further strengthened by the addition of a dedicated cornea specialist, Dr. Richard Adler, MD. Together, our team delivers comprehensive, medically grounded and technologically advanced care for individuals facing the challenges of keratoconus, a progressive condition marked by thinning and outward bulging of the cornea.
Keratoconus often presents with glare, halos, double vision, ghosting, and starbursts, profoundly affecting daily life. Because the condition can progress gradually, many patients remain undiagnosed or inadequately treated for years. At Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland, we prioritize early detection, precise diagnosis, and individualized management strategies tailored to each patient’s unique corneal structure.
Our team includes a fellowship-trained cornea specialist who provides medical and surgical evaluation when appropriate, particularly for advanced keratoconus, corneal scarring, or concerns about long-term corneal stability. This collaborative approach ensures patients receive both expert corneal guidance and cutting-edge optical solutions under one roof.
Advanced Technology for Keratoconus Diagnosis and Treatment
We utilize advanced technologies including wavefront-guided lens design, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), Pentacam imaging, and HOA aberrometry to precisely map the cornea and optical system. These tools allow us to analyze tens of thousands of data points and design highly customized lens systems that address both corneal shape and higher-order aberrations responsible for glare, halos, and visual distortion.
We provide a full range of keratoconus treatment options. Medical and surgical procedures such as Corneal Crosslinking (CXL), Intacs, and corneal transplantation are evaluated and coordinated when necessary. Advanced contact lens options include custom wavefront scleral lenses, PVR PROSE, EyePrint PRO, impression-based scleral lenses, hybrid lenses, and wavefront-driven designs. With this comprehensive approach, many patients who were previously told “nothing more can be done” achieve clearer, more stable, and more comfortable vision.
The treatment of keratoconus is detailed and time-intensive – something many practices are not equipped or willing to undertake. Our doctors remain at the forefront of emerging technologies, research, and lens development to ensure each patient receives the most advanced care available. Our philosophy is simple: exhaust every appropriate option to preserve and enhance vision before considering more invasive procedures.
Patients travel to our Baltimore practice from across Maryland, Virginia, and throughout the United States because of our integrated model of corneal specialty care and advanced keratoconus lens expertise. Many have seen multiple specialists without success before finding lasting solutions here.
If you are struggling with glare, halos, ghosting, double vision, or unstable vision due to keratoconus, we invite you to explore your options. Contact Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland today and take the next step toward clearer, more comfortable vision with a team dedicated entirely to complex corneal care. Call to schedule your appointment today.
Advanced Technology for Keratoconus Diagnosis and Treatment
We provide a full range of keratoconus treatment options. Medical and surgical procedures such as corneal crosslinking (CXL), Intacs, and corneal transplantation are evaluated and coordinated when necessary. Advanced contact lens options include custom scleral lenses, PVR PROSE, EyePrintPRO, hybrid lenses, and wavefront-driven designs.
With this comprehensive approach, many patients who were previously told “nothing more can be done” achieve clearer, more stable, and more comfortable vision.
The treatment of keratoconus is detailed and time-intensive – something many practices are not equipped or willing to undertake. Our doctors remain at the forefront of emerging technologies, research, and lens development to ensure each patient receives the most advanced care available. Our philosophy is simple: exhaust every appropriate option to preserve and enhance vision before considering more invasive procedures.
A Destination Practice for Advanced Keratoconus Care
Patients travel to our Baltimore practice from across Maryland, Virginia, and throughout the United States because of our integrated model of corneal specialty care and advanced keratoconus lens expertise. Many have seen multiple specialists without success before finding lasting solutions here.
Take the Next Step Toward Better Vision
If you are struggling with glare, halos, ghosting, double vision, or unstable vision due to keratoconus, we invite you to explore your options. Contact Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland today and take the next step toward clearer, more comfortable vision with a team dedicated entirely to complex corneal care. Call to schedule your appointment today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Keratoconus Treatment
1. Why am I still having poor vision even with scleral lenses?
Many patients with keratoconus continue to experience glare, halos, ghosting, or double vision even with standard scleral lenses. This is often due to higher-order aberrations that are not fully corrected by traditional lens designs. Advanced scleral lens technologies, including wavefront-guided designs, can help improve visual clarity and stability when standard lenses are not enough.
2. Can keratoconus be treated without surgery?
Yes. Many patients with keratoconus can achieve significant visual improvement without surgery through advanced custom scleral lenses. These lenses create a smooth optical surface over the cornea, improving clarity and comfort. Surgical options such as corneal crosslinking (CXL) or corneal transplantation are only considered when medically necessary.
3. What makes your keratoconus treatment different from other providers?
We specialize in advanced keratoconus cases, particularly patients who are still struggling with their vision after trying glasses, contact lenses, or standard scleral lenses. Our approach combines highly customized lens design, wavefront-guided optics, and advanced diagnostic technology to address complex visual distortions that other treatments may not fully correct.
4. Do patients travel to your practice for keratoconus treatment?
Yes. Many of our patients travel from across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and throughout the United States to receive advanced keratoconus care. We frequently see patients who have already visited multiple providers but are still searching for better visual outcomes.
5. What symptoms of keratoconus can be improved with treatment?
Keratoconus can cause blurry vision, glare, halos, ghosting, double vision, and poor night vision. Advanced scleral lens designs and customized treatment approaches can significantly improve these symptoms by correcting irregularities in the cornea and reducing visual distortion.