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Queratocono - Información general

Definición:

Es el deterioro de la estructura de la córnea con un abultamiento gradual de la forma redonda normal a una forma de cono. Esta condición causa disminución en la agudeza visual y se descubre frecuentemente durante la adolescencia.

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

La causa se desconoce y es una condición más común en personas que sufren miopía o usan lentes de contacto. Algunos investigadores creen que la alergia puede jugar un papel en el desarrollo de esta condición.

  • Fecha de revisión: 10/20/2006
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc
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