Cone shaped eye? -Keratoconus

What exactly is #keratoconus ? Dr. Radhika Rampart, shares more about this #eye condition with us. Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease of the #cornea, which is the front clear window of the eye. The cornea this out and bulge like a cone altering its shape and causing light rays to become unfocused. This leads to blurred and distorted vision, creating challenges in performing daily activities such as reading or driving. According to Dr. Rampart, the prevalence is more common than we think and cautions patients to avoid eye rubbing. Financial Disclosures: none #ophthalmology #eyecare #eyehealth #optometry