Keratoglobus (from Greek: kerato- horn, cornea; and globus round), is a degenerative non-inflammatory disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to become extremely thin and change to a more globular shape than its normal gradual curve. It causes corneal thinning, primarily at the margins, resulting in a spherical, ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratoglobus
Congenital anomaly consisting of an enlarged anterior segment of the eye. ... Synonym: anterior megalophthalmos, megalocornea. ... Origin: kerato-+ L. Globus, ball ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: ker′ă-tō-glō′bŭs Definitions: 1. Congenital anomaly consisting of an enlarged anterior segment of the eye. Synonyms: anterior megalophthalmos, megalocornea Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=46850