Keratoconus (from Greek: kerato- horn, cornea; and konos cone) is a degenerative disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than the more normal gradual curve. Keratoconus can cause substantial distortion of vision, with multiple images, streaking and sensitivity to light a... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratoconus
(from the article `eye disease`) There are numerous types of corneal degeneration, many of which are rare and some of which are familial. The most common type is keratoconus, a ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/k/23
Cone-shaped cornea with the apex of the cone being forward. Also called conical cornea. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(ker″ә-to-ko´nәs) conical protrusion of the central part of the cornea, resulting in an irregular astigmatism. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
(kehr-uh-toh-KOH-nus) Degenerative corneal disease affecting vision Characterized by generalized thinning and cone-shaped protrusion of the central cornea, usually in both eyes Hereditary Found on http://www.eyeglossary.net/
Type: Term Pronunciation: ker′ă-tō-kō′nŭs Definitions: 1. A conic protrusion of the cornea caused by thinning of the stroma; usually bilateral. Synonyms: conic cornea Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=46824
Our Keratoconus Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Keratoconus Keratoconus: Cone-shaped cornea with the apex of the cone being forward. Also called conical cornea. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4095