Keratoconus: Pathophysiology, Progression, and Treatment Strategies
1. Introduction Keratoconus is a progressive, non-inflammatory disorder of the eye characterized by the structural thinning and steepening of the cornea. The cornea, which serves as the primary refractive lens of the visual system, normally maintains a smooth, symmetrical, dome-like shape. In patients with this condition, the internal structural integrity of the tissue weakens, allowing … Read more