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Understanding Keratoconus: Causes, Risks, and Management

ByColin Parsloe

Keratoconus is a condition that affects the shape and structure of the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. The cornea’s job is to focus light onto the retina, helping us see clearly. In keratoconus, the normally round cornea becomes thin and bulges out into a cone-like shape, which causes…