Most patients have never heard of a condition called keratoconus; some may hear it for the first time when they go for a LASIK surgery evaluation.
While it is a relatively rare condition, it can have a significant impact on the quality of life of those diagnosed. Though we are still not sure of the exact etiology, there have been many advancements in treating and managing the disease.
What is keratoconus?
Keratoconus means cone-shaped cornea. It’s a bilateral and asymmetric disease that causes progressive thinning and steeping of the cornea.
