Keratoconus is an uncommon eye disease where the front of your eye, known as the cornea, begins to thin and lose it’s normally round shape. In the video below, Dr. Danny Mack discusses what you need to know about keratoconus. If you don’t like the video or want more information, continue reading. Looking at the image above, the area circled in red is representative of this disease. Compared to the normal image of the cornea on the right, the image on the left has what is known as abnormal corneal budging or steepening. Also, this disease typically develops in early adulthood and has an unpredictable rate of progression. Unfortunately, the exact cause is still unknown. Stages of keratoconusUnfortunately, this disease can occur in one or both of your eyes and requires careful diagnosis by an eye care professional. If you think you have keratoconus, make sure to schedule an appointment with your local eye care professional today!