What is Keratoconus?

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that affects the structure of the cornea; it gradually thins and bulges outward into a cone shape. Symptoms include permanent vision loss, blurry vision, distorted vision, and light sensitivity.

Treatments for Keratoconus include surgery, specialized contact lenses, and medication. Surgeries used to treat it include corneal cross-linking, corneal ring implants, and corneal transplantation. Medications in the photoenhancer drug class are commonly used for treatment.