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Keratoconus

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What is Keratoconus?

Keratoconus is a deterioration of the structure of the cornea with gradual bulging from the normal round shape to a cone shape. This condition causes decreased visual acuity. It is frequently discovered during adolescence.

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Keratoconus?

What are the symptoms associated with Keratoconus?

What are the treatment options for Keratoconus?

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Monoular Diplopia/Keratoconus - Eye Care Community

- Sep 07, 2009

Hello. What are some common causes of vertical monocular diplopia/polyopia that is apparent...

Corneal Transplant Prognosis - Eye Care Expert Forum

- Jul 29, 2009

I have a friend who had a corneal transplant in her left eye in December to correct keratoc...

Can wearing RGP Lenses cause Amblyopia? - Eye Care Community

- Mar 12, 2009

I've had keratoconus since I was 8...I grew up in a low income family so Medicaid took care...

Amniotic Membrane Transplant/Conjunctivochlasis & Eye Cysts - Eye Care Expert Forum

- Jan 26, 2009

Need second opinion: My story (quick version): Have been suffering from conjunctivochalsi...

Burning eyes with new CL prescription - Eye Care Community

- Oct 30, 2008

I have Keratoconus and have been wearing a new pair of RGP CL's for several days. And n...

C3R surgery - Eye Care Expert Forum

- Oct 12, 2008

Post Lasik surgery (done 2 times in my right eye and once on my left eye) , power still cam...

Aches, forgetful, dizzy, exhausted - Neurology Community

- May 20, 2008

I am a 31-year old female that has been struggling to figure out what is wrong with me. Thi...

Kerato Conus - Eye Care Community

- May 20, 2008

Hello, I live in India and I have been diagnosed with Kerato Conus. The doctor who diagnos...

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