keratoconus
Americannoun
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keratoconi
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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 ● Dec. 9, 2025
In 2019, Pham spoke to about 200 ophthalmologists at a convention, detailing his journey, which while battling keratoconus included 2,338 minor league at-bats from 2008-2014 before he made his big league debut.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
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 ● Jan. 26, 2024
But then in 2011, she tried to join the Army Reserve and was diagnosed with keratoconus.
From Washington Times ● May 13, 2018
He suffered from keratoconus, which causes progressive blindness.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 6, 2018
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