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https://mataasia.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1919.jpeg1200630Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, causing vision distortion. It typically starts in adolescence or early adulthood. The exact cause is unclear but includes genetic factors, chronic eye rubbing, biochemical imbalances, and systemic conditions. LASIK eye surgery, which reshapes the cornea, can also increase the […]