What is keratoconus?
A noninflammatory, usually bilateral cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye. It occurs most commonly in females at about the time of puberty. The cause is unknown but hereditary factors may play a role.
How do members experience keratoconus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with keratoconus*
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Dry eyes
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for keratoconus*
Who has keratoconus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 10 | |
30s | 34 | |
40s | 42 | |
50s | 26 | |
60s | 18 | |
70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 78 | |
Female | 59 |