Can I Use Focused Eye Roll if I Have Keratoconus?

If you’ve been keeping an eye out for innovative eye care solutions, you’ve likely heard about the Focused Eye Roll. This active, rolling, massaging warm compression tool is popular for its ability to target specific eye issues like dry eyes, chalazion, styes, clogged oil glands, puffy eyes, and computer eye strain. But if you have keratoconus, you might be wondering if it’s safe to use.

 

 

What Is the Focused Eye Roll?

The Focused Eye Roll is an eye care tool made by We Love Eyes. It is designed to deliver precise temperature and a gentle massaging motion to the eye area. By applying the warm compress directly where needed, it helps to loosen eyelid debris and promoting the drainage of oils from the eyelids. It’s especially popular for managing conditions such as:

• Dry eyes (use warm/hot water)
• Meibomian gland dysfunction (use warm/hot water)
• Chalazion and styes (use warm/hot water)
• Puffy eyelids (use cold water)
• Eye cream absorption (use room temperature)
• Tired eye muscles from computer eye strain (use room temperature)

 

 

Understanding Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea—the clear, protective front part of the eye—progressively thins and takes on a cone-like shape. This change in structure can make the cornea more susceptible to damage, meaning that any additional stress or pressure from eye compresses could potentially worsen the condition.

Why Caution Is Needed

The Focused Eye Roll uses heat and active compression to provide relief, which can be very effective for many eye conditions. However, when it comes to keratoconus, this very action might be harmful. The controlled heat and targeted rolling motion on the eyelids and over the eyes are contraindicated for individuals with keratoconus because:

• Impact on Corneal Structure: The heat and pressure may further stress a cornea that is already compromised by keratoconus.
• Risk of Worsening the Condition: Applying any form of compression or heat can potentially exacerbate the thinning and bulging of the cornea.

 

 

3 Scenarios Where Focused Eye Roll May Be Okay

There are 3 instances where Focused Eye Roll maybe can be used on eyes with keratoconus:

1. 1. Under the eyes as a rolling, active cold compress for puffy eyes
   2. Under the eyes over eye cream to help eye cream absorption
   3. Rolled in a figure 8 shape around the eyes for tired eye muscles

The 3 scenarios here, you are not rolling directly on top of the eyes or near the corneas. Here, your eye doctor will be able to determine if you can use Focused Eye Roll just for these 3 purposes. You will want to get a precise tutorial from your eye doctor. 

What Should You Do?

If you have keratoconus, you must assume first – that Focused Eye Roll is NOT FOR YOU.  Your ophthalmologist or optometrist can provide personalized advice and recommend alternative treatments for warm compresses that will protect your corneal health.

 

 

 

No For Keratoconus

The Focused Eye Roll is a breakthrough eye care tool for many common eye conditions, but its benefits come with important precautions. For those with keratoconus, the risks associated with applying targeted heat and pressure to the cornea mean that this tool should be avoided.

Remember: personalized medical advice is key—your eye care professional is your best resource for ensuring your treatment plan is both effective and safe. I make plenty of cleansers and cleansing tools that are safe to use on eyes with keratoconus. Take a look at WE LOVE EYES and run them through your eye doctor for approval before starting. They will want to create specific instructions based on your specific needs. 

Dr. Tanya Gill, OD & Founder, We Love Eyes

 

 

 

• Focused Eye Roll
• Keratoconus
• Eye Care Tips
• Warm Compression
• Corneal Health
• Dry Eyes, Eyelid Care
• Eye Relief, Safe Eye Care
• Keratoconus Management