keratoconus
Americannoun
plural
keratoconiEtymology
Origin of keratoconus
Example Sentences
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And terrible vision: A progressive condition called keratoconus, which eventually left him effectively blind in one eye, sidelined his football dreams as a kid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
In 2019, Pham spoke to about 200 ophthalmologists at a convention, detailing his journey, which while battling keratoconus included 2,338 minor league at-bats from 2008-2014 before he made his big league debut.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025
She has keratoconus - a condition where the cornea thins and bulges, causing distorted and blurred vision.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024
He suffered from keratoconus, which causes progressive blindness.
From The Guardian • Feb. 6, 2018
He suffers from keratoconus and the problem is heightened during day games.
From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2017
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