Improve visual clarity
Glasses or specialized contact lenses may help improve vision. They do not serve the same purpose as treatment intended to control progression.
KERATOCONUS CARE · BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIAUnderstand your cornea.
Understand your cornea.
Explore your next step.
A keratoconus diagnosis can bring many questions. A specialist assessment helps you understand your stage, whether the condition is progressing and which options may suit your eyes.
Individual assessment. Informed decisions.
Expertise with a human touch.Optiláser · Bogotá
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE YOUR FUTURE30+years of experience
68,000+procedures performed
BogotáColombia · your care destination
UNDERSTAND YOUR VISION
More than a change in your prescription.
Keratoconus makes the cornea thinner and more irregular, affecting how light focuses inside the eye. It can affect the two eyes differently. Corneal imaging helps the specialist assess its shape and plan care.
Changes you may notice
- Blurred or distorted vision
- Frequent prescription changes
- Increasing astigmatism
- Glare or light sensitivity
Symptoms alone do not establish a diagnosis.
Different treatments. Different purposes.
Assess corneal cross-linking
Cross-linking uses riboflavin and ultraviolet light to strengthen corneal tissue. Its main aim is to slow or stop progression in suitable cases, not to promise freedom from glasses.
Consider intracorneal ring segments
Small implants can reshape the cornea in selected cases. Your specialist determines suitability and whether another treatment should be combined with them.
MEET YOUR SPECIALIST
Dr. Tito Gómez
Ophthalmologist trained at Instituto Barraquer de Colombia, with experience in the cornea and anterior segment.
Bring your questions to the consultation. Understanding the recommendation is part of making a decision about your care.
Ask about an assessmentGOOD QUESTIONS. CLEARER DECISIONS.
Before you decide.
Do all patients need surgery?
No. The decision depends on the stage, evidence of progression, corneal measurements and visual needs. Your assessment is the starting point.
Should I send tests before traveling?
Optiláser requests corneal topography for international keratoconus enquiries. The corneal specialist reviews the available information to guide treatment planning and the proposed length of stay.
Can I travel for a corneal transplant?
Under Optiláser’s current international-patient protocol, corneal transplantation is not offered to foreign nationals. Colombian nationals living abroad should ask the team to confirm eligibility and availability before planning travel.
Will cross-linking restore normal vision?
Its primary aim is to control progression. You may still need glasses or contact lenses, and visual results vary. The specialist will discuss expected benefits and limitations.
How many days should I plan in Bogotá?
There is no single itinerary for keratoconus. Your specialist must recommend the stay based on the treatment and follow-up you need.
What should I ask about treatment risks?
Ask about healing, discomfort, infection, visual changes and whether additional treatment could be needed. The discussion should cover your specific procedure and eye measurements.
LET’S START WITH YOUR QUESTIONSYour next step
Your next step
starts here.
Tell us how to reach you and which treatment you would like to explore. Our coordinator will guide you through the next steps.
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Julián Espítia
Patient enquiries
Patient enquiries
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