Mar 13, 2025 · Keratoconus (ker-uh-toe-KOH-nus) is an eye condition in which the clear, dome-shaped front of the eye, called the cornea, gets thinner, steeper and bulges outward into a …

Keratoconus is a condition of the eye in which the normally rounded cornea bulges outward into a cone shape. The cornea is the clear, central part of the front surface of the eye.

Many specialized types of contact lenses have been developed for keratoconus, and affected people may seek out both doctors specialized in conditions of the cornea, and contact lens …

Keratoconus is the most common corneal ectatic disorder where the central or paracentral cornea undergoes progressive thinning and steepening, causing high irregular astigmatism and poor …

Dec 30, 2024 · Keratoconus is a condition in which your eye's cornea is unable to hold its round shape. This can make your vision less clear. WebMD explains how to recognize and treat the …

Oct 13, 2025 · Keratoconus can occur in one or both eyes and often begins during a person’s teens or early 20s. Without treatment, it can lead to irreversible vision loss. Although the …

Keratoconus is a vision disorder that occurs when the normally round cornea (the front part of the eye) becomes thin and irregular (cone) shaped. This abnormal shape prevents the light …

Oct 11, 2023 · Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that can cause blurry vision, irregular astigmatism, light sensitivity, and other symptoms. Here, Duke cornea specialist Melissa …

In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the current and emerging treatment of keratoconus and propose a treatment algorithm for systematically guiding the management of …

Keratoconus happens when the middle of the cornea thins and gradually bulges outward, forming a rounded cone shape. This abnormal curvature changes the cornea's refractive power, …