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Is keratoconus hereditary? it doesn't run in my family, but my boyfriend has it and his father does too. i'm just wondering for our future children.

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Genetic MD: Probably not, but seek the advise of a doctor that specializes in genetic disorders.

Answered 5/28/2015

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