Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea becomes thinner and becomes cone-shaped. This corneal protrusion causes blurry vision as the cornea becomes irregular in shape. The progression is usually in the first three decades of life. Where does keratoconus come from? Most of the patients with keratoconus have history of eye rubbing. There are […]
It is often disheartening to learn that one has keratoconus. It gives a sort of relief though that finally, you know what is going on. Why your vision keeps on getting worse, and why your vision cannot be improved by glasses anymore. According to the American Optometric Association, keratoconus is a vision disorder that occurs when […]
What is Keratoconus? According to the American Optometric Association, KERATOCONUS is a condition that occurs when the normally round cornea (outer, transparent part of the eye) becomes thin and cone-shaped. This irregularity prevents the light entering the eye from being focused correctly on the retina which then causes distortion and blurring of vision. “Growing up, parents […]