Orange County's Leading Keratoconus Specialist
Expert Keratoconus Doctor & Scleral Lens Care. When Others Say No, We Say Yes. Trusted by CHOC & UCI Medical Center.
- Advanced Scleral Lens Technology
- Non-Surgical Vision Restoration
- Complex Case Specialists
- 35+ Years Experience
- Proven Results
- Insurance Accepted
Keratoconus Vision Center
Dr. Alexander Bonakdar
Keratoconus Doctor - 35+ Years Experience
Trusted Keratoconus Specialist - Referral source for CHOC (Children's Hospital of Orange County) and UCI Medical Center for complex keratoconus cases
Advanced Keratoconus Treatment Technology: State-of-the-art corneal topography and diagnostic equipment for the most challenging keratoconus fits
Expert Keratoconus Doctor: When other doctors say your keratoconus case is "too difficult," that's where our specialized expertise begins
Looking for a Keratoconus Doctor Near You?
Expert Keratoconus Treatment Without Surgery
If you've been told "there's nothing more we can do" or "your corneas are too irregular," you've found the best keratoconus specialist near you. Our keratoconus doctor specializes in the cases other eye doctors turn away.
The Reality of Advanced Keratoconus
- Your cornea has thinned and bulged into a cone shape, scattering light and causing severe distortion. Regular contacts slide off. Glasses barely help. You may have been told by other doctors to "wait for a transplant." A keratoconus specialist can help.
The Solution: Expert Keratoconus Treatment
- Custom scleral lenses vault over your irregular cornea, creating a perfectly smooth optical surface. With our keratoconus specialist's advanced fitting technology and expertise in difficult cases, we achieve clear vision even when other keratoconus doctors have failed.
Real Patient Stories
See the life-changing results for yourself. Hear from patients who were told their vision couldn't be saved.
Precision Mapping Technology
We don't guess. We map your cornea with microscopic precision using advanced topography. This allows us to design a lens that vaults over the irregular "cone" shape of your eye, providing a new, perfectly smooth optical surface.
- Detailed Corneal Elevation Maps
- Custom Wavefront Optics
- Sub-Micron Fitting Accuracy
Advanced Diagnostic Mapping
Insurance Plans We Accept
We work with most major vision and medical insurance providers to maximize your benefits.
Vision Plans
- VSP (Vision Service Plan)
- EyeMed
- Davis Vision
- Spectera
- Superior Vision
- Avesis
Medical Plans
- Medicare
- Blue Shield of California
- Anthem Blue Cross
- United Healthcare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Tricare
*Medical insurance is often used for medically necessary contact lenses.
Why Choose Our Keratoconus Specialist
Patients travel from across the country to see our keratoconus doctor. When CHOC and UCI Medical Center encounter complex keratoconus cases, they refer to us.
Keratoconus Specialist for Difficult Cases
Our keratoconus doctor excels where others struggle. Severe keratoconus, post-surgical corneas, and irregular astigmatism—these 'impossible' cases are our specialty.
Advanced Keratoconus Diagnostic Technology
State-of-the-art corneal topography and mapping systems provide microscopic precision for custom scleral lens design for keratoconus treatment.
Trusted Keratoconus Doctor
Trusted by CHOC and UCI Medical Center. When their keratoconus patients need an expert keratoconus specialist for lens fitting, they send them to us.
Proven Keratoconus Treatment Results
35+ years of successful keratoconus fittings. Patients who were told 'nothing more can be done' achieve 20/20 vision or better with our keratoconus treatment.
Comprehensive Keratoconus Care
From initial keratoconus consultation to ongoing monitoring, we ensure long-term success and corneal health with every keratoconus treatment fit.
Limited Availability
Due to the complexity of keratoconus cases we handle, we accept a limited number of new patients each month. Schedule your keratoconus consultation now.
Am I A Candidate for Scleral Lenses?
How does your vision affect your daily life?
Common Questions About Keratoconus Treatment
Clear answers from your keratoconus specialist.
- Can Keratoconus be cured?
- While there is currently no 'cure' for keratoconus that reverses the condition completely, it can be effectively managed by a keratoconus specialist. Keratoconus treatment options like Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) can stop progression, and modern Scleral Lenses can restore vision to 20/20 in almost all cases, allowing patients to live normal lives.Learn more about keratoconus treatment options →
- How are Scleral Lenses different from regular contacts?
- Regular contact lenses sit directly on the cornea, which is painful and unstable for keratoconus eyes. Scleral lenses are larger and vault over the entire cornea, resting gently on the white part of the eye (sclera). This creates a liquid reservoir that bathes the eye and provides a perfect new optical surface, correcting distortion.Compare scleral lenses to other keratoconus treatments →
- Does insurance cover Scleral Lenses for keratoconus?
- Yes, in most cases involving keratoconus, Scleral Lenses are classified as 'medically necessary.' We accept most major vision plans including VSP, EyeMed, and others, which often cover the entire cost of the lenses. Our keratoconus specialist team specializes in obtaining prior authorizations for complex corneal conditions.Read about insurance and living with keratoconus →
- What if I've had a corneal transplant?
- Our keratoconus doctor specializes in fitting post-surgical corneas. Even after a transplant, many patients still have irregular astigmatism. Scleral lenses are often the safest and most effective keratoconus treatment to protect a transplant and achieve sharp vision without needing further surgery.Schedule a consultation with our keratoconus specialist →
- What are the stages of keratoconus?
- Keratoconus progresses through 4 distinct stages, from early (Forme Fruste) to severe. Understanding your stage helps our keratoconus doctor determine the best keratoconus treatment plan. Early detection by a keratoconus specialist is crucial for preserving your vision.Learn about the 4 stages of keratoconus →
- How long does the keratoconus fitting process take?
- Using our advanced topography technology, our keratoconus specialist can often achieve an optimal fit in just 2-3 visits. Traditional methods used to take months of trial and error; we use microscopic mapping to get it right, often on the very first custom design.Learn about our keratoconus doctor's approach →
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