n. 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 even curve.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Same as ceratoconus.
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n. abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia
Word Usage
"A few years ago, Holcomb's vision had deteriorated to 20/500 from a degenerative eye condition called keratoconus, which makes the corneas bulge outward."