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What is keratoconus?? i have it in my eyes.

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Keratoconus: Keratoconus is an eye condition affecting the cornea (the front surface) of the eye. It results in an irregular cornea causing distorted (blurred) vision. http://www.kcnz.co.nz/what-is-keratoconus.html

Answered 3/9/2017

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