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Bilateral circumscribed posterior keratoconus.

D Q Chan1

  • 1Illinois College of Optometry, Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, USA.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|November 5, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Posterior keratoconus, a rare corneal condition, involves outward bulging of the back of the cornea. Early recognition of its subtle signs is crucial for diagnosis and management.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Disorders
  • Ocular Surface Disease

Background:

  • Posterior keratoconus is a rare congenital corneal anomaly.
  • Characterized by posterior corneal protrusion into thinning stroma.
  • Typically considered nonprogressive.