Keratoconus is a type of eye problem that gets worse over time. In this condition, the cornea, which is normally round and small, starts to look like a cone. This cone shape makes the light that enters the eye bend in a weird way, making vision blurry as it goes to the retina, which is the part of the eye that senses light. The cornea weakens in keratoconus, and this weakening can happen because the cornea is not even. This unevenness can cause damage to the cornea from something called free radicals, which are materials that can harm the eye. This damage makes the cornea break down and grow in a strange way.
Keratoconus is often connected to things like too much light exposure, rubbing the eyes a lot, using contact lenses that don't fit well, and having constant irritation in the eyes. How keratoconus is taken care of depends on how serious it is and how fast it is getting worse. If it's not too bad, people might use special glasses or contact lenses. But if someone has a lot of trouble with contact lenses or if the cornea is damaged, they might need surgery.
One reason why more people are getting keratoconus is because of the increase in eye problems, more exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet rays, and the government providing money for treating keratoconus.
So, in simpler terms, keratoconus is when the cornea in your eye starts to look like a cone, making your vision blurry. It happens because the cornea is not even and gets damaged, sometimes due to too much light or rubbing your eyes too much. People can use special glasses or lenses to help, but if it's really bad, they might need surgery. The number of people with keratoconus is going up because more people have eye problems, are in the sun a lot, and the government is helping with treatment.
Covered Aspects:Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
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Market Size Value In 2022 | USD 0.3 Billion |
Market Size Value In 2023 | USD 0.31 Billion |
Growth Rate | 3.70% (2023-2032) |
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