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Keratoconus
A condition in which the clear outer surface of the eye (the cornea) bulges, leading to distorted vision.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What is keratoconus?
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Can I cure my keratoconus?
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How do you heal keratoconus?
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What are the effects of keratoconus?
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does synergeyes work for keratoconus?
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Are there any treatments for keratoconus?
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What makes treating keratoconus difficult?
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A 41-year old asked:
What makes keratoconus difficult to treat?
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What makes keratoconus get better and worse?
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A 37-year old asked:
Are there any new treatments for keratoconus?
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A 47-year old asked:
How does one treat slight keratoconus with intacs?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Keratoconus?
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A 32-year old asked:
I was diagnosed with keratoconus but don't know what that is?
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A 43-year old asked:
My step son has been diagnosed with keratoconus. How did he get this?
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A 35-year old male asked:
I have keratoconus and wearing RGP lenses in a piggy back. Does the power of the soft lens affect fit or improve vision?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I was diagnosed with forme fruste keratoconus. Is this progressively going to deteriorate. What are the causes of this condition?
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A 38-year old asked:
I'm curious as to what are the signs and symptoms of keratoconus?
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A 31-year old asked:
Could lasik lead to keratoconus?
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A 38-year old asked:
Are Keratoconus treatments not hard contacts?
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A 37-year old asked:
Do keratoconus treatments that are not hard contacts exist?
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A 35-year old asked:
How could I tell if I have keratoconus (conical cornea) without going to a specialist?
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A 46-year old asked:
I have keratoconus and terrified of putting contact lenses in. Do I have any other options?
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A 33-year old asked:
What is the method called for treating keratoconus by using uv radiation?
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A 42-year old asked:
I'm getting corneal implants surgery for keratoconus (corneal disease), should i be worried a lot?
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A 46-year old asked:
I have keratoconus and i have been told by my specialist that i need hard contacts. What are hard contacts?
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A 49-year old asked:
I have medium-to-severe keratoconus. I notice that when my blood-pressure is high, my vision gets worse. Is this cause for concern?
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A 33-year old asked:
Has anyone done a corneal transplant for keratoconus?
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A 39-year old asked:
Tips about corneal transplant as treatment for keratoconus?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can a person who has keratoconus and corneal transplants qualify for lasik?
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A 32-year old asked:
I have keratoconus in my both eyes. Even after c3r operation I am still not able to see anything. What can I do?
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