Keratoconus Specialist in Long Island, NY
Are you struggling with blurry vision, light sensitivity, or contact lens discomfort? Diamond Vision specializes in transforming the lives of keratoconus patients with advanced treatments tailored to your needs. Led by trusted optometrist Dr. Shane Galan, we take a personalized approach to help you regain clear, comfortable vision.
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been managing keratoconus for years, we’re here to help with proven treatment options, compassionate care, and state-of-the-art diagnostics.
Meet Dr. Shane Galan
With over two decades of experience in custom contact lens fittings and a passion for improving quality of life through better vision, Dr. Shane Galan is one of Long Island’s go-to experts for keratoconus management. His reputation for kindness, knowledge, and cutting-edge care has earned him hundreds of 5-star reviews and the trust of patients from across New York.
Understanding Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that affects the cornea, which is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye. In a healthy eye, the cornea is smooth and round, helping to focus light properly onto the retina. In keratoconus, the cornea gradually thins and bulges outward into a cone-like shape, causing light to be distorted as it enters the eye.
What is Keratoconus & How We At Diamond Vision Provide Treatment
Keratoconus FAQ
How Scleral Lenses Correct Keratoconus
Scleral lenses are an innovative treatment option for patients with keratoconus and other corneal irregularities. They’re larger than regular contacts and rest on the whites of the eye (called the sclera), allowing them to arch over the sensitive cornea without coming in direct contact with it.
This creates a space between the cornea and the lens, which is filled with a saline solution that creates a new optical surface, resulting in clear vision and a comfortable fit.
Moreover, sclera lenses are ideal for patients with keratoconus because they reduce corneal irritation that can occur during blinking. In many cases, patients are able to avoid corneal transplant surgery due to scleral lenses.
Learn About Sclerals Lenses from One of our Keratoconus Patients
Why Choose Diamond Vision for Scleral Lenses?
The optometric team at Diamond Vision has extensive experience and expertise in complex contact lens fittings. We have a proven track record of helping hard-to-fit patients with keratoconus and other corneal irregularities achieve enhanced vision and comfort with scleral lenses.
Dr. Galan has over 20 years of experience fitting patients who are unable to experience clear vision with traditional soft contact lenses, making him one of the leading keratoconus eye doctors in Long Island. He takes a personalized approach to every patient fitting, so each pair of lenses is tailored to the individual’s unique vision needs.
In Dr. Galan’s words, he has fitted “hundreds and hundreds of patients over the years.”
From One of Our Patients—Their Experience on Keratoconus & Corneal Disease
Keratoconus Treatments and Our Process
At Diamond Vision, Dr. Galan takes the time to understand your vision challenges and develop a treatment plan that aligns with your lifestyle and visual goals.