ECG Education1:43May 17, 2022

Keratoconus: Symptoms and Treatment options

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#Keratoconus is an #eye disorder in which the #cornea changes shape from its normal curving dome to a cone. A fault in the collagen, the cornea's main substance, can cause the cornea to weaken and stretch into an uneven cone shape. The cornea is a transparent tissue in the front of the eye that refracts and focuses light as it enters the eye. As a result, anomalies of the corneal surfaces can cause severe vision distortion. Nearsightedness and astigmatism, which can be addressed with contact le...

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