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Degenerative eye condition in which structural variations within the cornea makes it to thin and turn to a more conical shape than its normal gradual curve.

Any of numerous types of corneal operations, such as reduction the collagen to reduce farsightedness or transplanting a new cornea to treat keratoconus.

Incision of the cornea.

An device used in LASIK surgery that mildly grips the patient’s eyelids apart, eliminating the possibility of blinking.

Type of spectacle lens, intraocular lens (IOL) or contact lens design that includes more than one area through which the eye focuses.

The incapability to see distant objects as clearly as near objects.

A type of severe headache supplemented by various visual symptoms.

Doctor of medicine (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) who is qualified to diagnose, manage and suggest the treatment for all eye and visual system disorders.

A prospective side effect of laser vision correction that occurs when the eye over reacts to the laser treatment.

The process of measuring corneal thickness, usually using an ultrasonic probe.