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Dr KK Aggarwal 13 November 2019
Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive degenerative condition of the eye in which the cornea becomes progressively thinner and cone-like. If left untreated, it can lead to significant visual impairment.
The word keratoconus originates from the Greek words kerato-idis (cornea) and konos (cone). The condition was first described by John Nottingham.
Key points about keratoconus
(Source: National Health Portal of India)
Dr KK Aggarwal
Padma Shri Awardee
President Confederation of Medical Associations in Asia and Oceania (CMAAO)
Group Editor-in-Chief IJCP Publications
President Heart Care Foundation of India
Past National President IMA
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