At Malaya Optical, we’re passionate about helping our patients regain the clarity and comfort they deserve — even in the face of challenging eye conditions like keratoconus.
What Is Keratoconus?
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition where the normally round cornea becomes thin and bulges outward into a cone shape. This distortion affects how light enters the eye, causing vision to become blurry or wavy.
Common symptoms include:
- Blurred or distorted vision
- Frequent changes in glasses prescription
- Ghosting or multiple images, especially at night
- Sensitivity to light and glare
A slit lamp image showing corneal thinning and the characteristic cone-shaped protrusion in keratoconus and Vogt’s Striae, a common sign for keratoconus (Shehata et al., 2020)
Why Spectacles May Not Be Enough
In early stages, spectacles may temporarily help. However, as the condition progresses, glasses often fail to fully correct the distorted vision caused by the irregular corneal shape.
If you’ve been changing your glasses often but still struggling with blurry or shadowy vision, specialty contact lenses are the next best step.
Cutting-Edge Diagnosis with the Oculus K5
At Malaya Optical, we use the Oculus K5 corneal topographer — one of the most advanced tools available for diagnosing and managing keratoconus. This state-of-the-art machine maps the curvature of the cornea with extreme precision, allowing us to detect irregularities even before symptoms worsen.
Topography scan from the Oculus K5 shows the asymmetrical steepening, cone-shaped bulge typical in keratoconus patients.
With this technology, we can also track changes over time and tailor treatment as the condition evolves.
Our Success in Fitting Specialty Lenses
At Malaya Optical, we’ve helped many keratoconus patients achieve clear and comfortable vision again through expertly fitted contact lenses. These lenses are custom-made using your topography data and offer significantly better vision than spectacles.
Our options include:
🔹 Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses
🔹 Hybrid Lenses (rigid centre + soft skirt for comfort)
🔹 Scleral Lenses – our top recommendation for advanced cases
🔹 Soft Keratoconus Lenses for early or mild conditions
🔹 Collaboration with ophthalmologists for cross-linking or surgery referrals
Every case is unique. That’s why we provide a personalised fitting process, ensuring lenses are custom-designed for your specific eye shape and lifestyle needs. We’re also equipped to monitor progression and provide long-term care for keratoconus patients.
If you or someone you know has been struggling with distorted or blurry vision, or has been diagnosed with keratoconus, don’t wait. Early treatment can make a big difference.
Book an appointment with our expert optometrists today. Visit www.malayaoptical.com or contact us via WhatsApp to schedule your comprehensive keratoconus assessment.