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 cone shape.

Oct 30, 2023 · What is keratoconus? 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 …

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 fitters who have …

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 condition.

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 quality …

Oct 31, 2024 · Keratoconus is a condition when the normally round cornea becomes thin and develops a cone-like bulge.

Oct 13, 2025 · Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape. This cone shape deflects light as it enters the eye on its way …

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 entering the eye …

With keratoconus, the cornea thins and bulges into an irregular cone shape, resulting in vision loss. Keratoconus generally begins at puberty and progresses into the mid-30s.

Jan 6, 2025 · What is keratoconus? Keratoconus refers to a non-inflammatory condition in which the cornea (i.e., the thin, transparent, protective layer of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior …