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keratoconus::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | astigmatism, astigmia |
Examples of keratoconus
keratoconus
Anyway, even worse than kids'eyes falling out, they might get keratoconus.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Holcomb almost retired three years ago because of an eye disorder called keratoconus.
From the usatoday.com
The progression of keratoconus is rapid in patients having Downs syndrome.
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Hydrops is a rare complication of keratoconus, affecting around 2 per cent of people.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
Holcomb has keratoconus, which distorts vision because it changes the shape of the cornea.
From the usatoday.com
The procedure halts keratoconus and in some cases produces modest improvements in vision.
From the washingtonpost.com
Patients with FES often rub their eyes excessively, perhaps contributing to keratoconus.
From the sciencedaily.com
Corneal transplant for keratoconus, approximately one week after surgery.
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Keratoconus and posterior keratoconus are distinct disorders, despite their similar names.
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- Abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia
- Keratoconus (from Greek: kerato- horn, cornea; and konos cone), is a degenerative disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than its normal gradual curve.
- A disorder characterized by an irregular corneal surface (cone-shaped) resulting in blurred and distorted images.
- An eye disorder causing progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea, the clear front cover of the eye.
- (kehr-uh-toh-KOH-nus). Degenerative corneal disease affecting vision. Characterized by generalized thinning and cone-shaped protrusion of the central cornea, usually in both eyes. Hereditary.
- Condition in which the cornea develops a cone-shaped bulge that can result in major blurring and distortion.
- Is a malformation of the cornea, bulging it into a cone formation similar to a football. There are a few reasons that someone could experience keratoconus. ...
- Degeneration and thinning of the cornea resulting in a cone-shaped bulge (a type of irregular astigmatism). The cause is unknown, but may be genetic. The first symptom is blurred vision that doesn't improve enough with glasses (contacts usually work well for a while). ...
- Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that results in thinning corneal tissue, causing the cornea to lose its natural curvature. This leads impaired vision due to the improper focusing of light rays on the retina.
