What is keratoconus?

Keratoconus is a degenerative non-inflammatory disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than its normal gradual curve. It derives the name from (kerato – cornea and konus – cone)

What part of the eye is affected in keratoconus?

The cornea is the clear, transparent front covering which admits light and begins the refractive process. It is this clear convex cornea which bends (refracts) a ray of light and slows it down. It also shrinks the light to a manageable size (a little smaller than a one rupee coin). It is this front covering of the eye that is affected in keratoconus.

Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a problem that affects a large number of people. However, in India, there is hardly any awareness about the disease. People affected with this problem are usually left alone to cope with the effects and are forced to grope for answers. We would like to create awareness groups / support groups to help keratoconus affected individuals cope better with this problem.
Any ideas?