KeratoconusKeratoconus is an eye disease that causes progressive thinning of the central cornea (the clear "window" of the eye). This gives the cornea a cone-shaped appearance and leads to blurred vision. Keratoconus is a hereditary condition that first appears in the late teen years. If you have keratoconus, contact lenses can provide good vision and allow you to avoid corrective surgery for many years. Current as of:
March 3, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Christopher Joseph Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology |
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