keratoconus
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Definition
Noun: A medical condition of the eye characterized by an abnormal, progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea into a cone-like shape, which distorts vision.
Usage
Keratoconus is a specific medical term used to name the condition itself. It is typically used in clinical, optometric, and ophthalmological contexts. - The patient was diagnosed with keratoconus in both eyes. - Early detection of keratoconus is important for managing its progression.
Advanced Usage
- Progressive keratoconus: Refers to the condition when it is actively worsening over time.
- The goal of corneal cross-linking is to halt progressive keratoconus.
- Keratoconus screening: The process of testing for signs of the condition.
- The optometrist recommended keratoconus screening for the patient's family members.
Variants and Related Words
- Keratoconic (adjective): Describing something related to or affected by keratoconus.
- The keratoconic cornea has a distinctive shape visible in topography.
Synonyms
- Conical cornea: A descriptive synonym focusing on the shape of the cornea.
- Corneal ectasia: A broader term for a thinning and bulging cornea, which includes keratoconus as its most common form.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Cornea: The clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye that is affected by keratoconus.
- Epikeratophakia: A surgical procedure mentioned in the reference context as a potential treatment, involving the grafting of donor corneal tissue.
- Corneal cross-linking: A common modern treatment to strengthen the cornea and stop progression.
- Astigmatism: A type of vision distortion that is often severe in keratoconus.
Noun
- abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia