Mar 13, 2025 · In keratoconus, your cornea thins and gradually bulges outward into a cone shape. This can cause blurry, distorted vision.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Oct 13, 2025 · Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape. This cone shape deflects light as it enters the eye …

How Keratoconus Changes Your Cornea In keratoconus, your cornea gradually becomes thinner and bulges outward into a cone shape instead of maintaining its normal rounded dome. This …

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, …

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.