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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Oct 31, 2024 · Keratoconus often affects both eyes, and can lead to very different vision between the two eyes. Symptoms can differ in each eye, and they can change over time.

Keratoconus is an eye disorder that involves a gradual change in the shape of the cornea (the clear layer in front of the iris and pupil), causing it to become irregular and cone-shaped, which worsens …

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, producing …

Keratoconus What is keratoconus? Keratoconus is an eye disorder in which your cornea thins over time. The cornea also bulges out to form a conelike shape. The cornea is the outer layer of the eye. It's a …

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.