keratoconus

American

[ker-uh-toh-koh-nuhs] / ˌkɛr ə toʊˈkoʊ nəs /

noun

Pathology.

plural

keratoconi

a degenerative condition characterized by conical protrusion of the cornea and irregular astigmatism.

Etymology

Origin of keratoconus

1855–60; kerato- + Latin cōnus cone

Example Sentences

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And terrible vision: A progressive condition called keratoconus, which eventually left him effectively blind in one eye, sidelined his football dreams as a kid.

From The Wall Street Journal

She has keratoconus - a condition where the cornea thins and bulges, causing distorted and blurred vision.

From BBC

Liverpool Crown Court heard Jones was warned repeatedly he was unfit to drive, after being diagnosed with the eye condition, keratoconus, more than 10 years ago.

From BBC

Usually used to treat keratoconus - an eye disorder causing thinning of the cornea - it involves using ultraviolet light and vitamin B2 drops to stiffen the cornea.

From Fox News

But then in 2011, she tried to join the Army Reserve and was diagnosed with keratoconus.

From Washington Times

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