What follow-up care is recommended for patients diagnosed with keratoconus to monitor disease progression?

Follow-up care for patients diagnosed with keratoconus to monitor disease progression involves regular clinical assessments tailored to detect changes in corneal shape and visual function.

Although the provided UK guideline excerpts focus primarily on glaucoma management and do not specifically address keratoconus, standard clinical practice for keratoconus follow-up includes:

• Regular corneal topography or tomography to monitor corneal curvature and detect progression.
• Visual acuity testing to assess changes in vision.
• Slit lamp examination to evaluate corneal thinning and scarring.
• Frequency of follow-up depends on disease severity and progression risk, typically every 6 to 12 months for stable cases and more frequently for progressive disease.

Patients with keratoconus should be referred to or managed by an ophthalmologist with expertise in corneal diseases for ongoing monitoring and timely intervention.

Since the provided context does not include keratoconus-specific follow-up recommendations, it is important to consult dedicated corneal disease guidelines or specialist advice for detailed protocols.