It is really important to find out if you have keratoconus, so you can slow down how fast it gets worse and keep your eyesight good for a long time. If you get checked early, the doctor can give you options for managing keratoconus, such as special contact lenses or a procedure called corneal cross-linking. If you need it, they can even do surgery for keratoconus. Getting treatment early can make your vision clearer, reduce problems and lower the risk of damage to the keratoconus-affected cornea.