Unbeknownst to fans, Holcomb had been battling a degenerative eye disease known as keratoconus, which causes the eye's cornea to bulge outward.    From Wordnik.com.  [NewsBlaze.com Current News - Top Stories] Reference

A few years ago, Holcomb's vision had deteriorated to 20/500 from a degenerative eye condition called keratoconus, which makes the corneas bulge outward.    From Wordnik.com.  [daytondailynews.com - News] Reference

Doctors knew transplants were more likely to fail in people with HSV than in patients with other disorders, such as keratoconus, an abnormal steepening of the cornea.    From Wordnik.com.  [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories] Reference

Thinning of the cornea and irregular shape (such as with keratoconus).    From Wordnik.com.  [Cornea Transplants -Corneal Transplantation Surgical Proceedure] Reference

Holcomb almost retired three years ago because of an eye disorder called keratoconus.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gold-winning U.S. bobsled team no overnight success] Reference

Because he had an eye disorder called keratoconus, the Park City, Utah, native was almost certain it was his first and last Games.    From Wordnik.com.  [Can Steven Holcomb and 'Night Train' reach victory lane?] Reference

Dr. Sridhar Baratan, general ophthalmologist, Shankara Nethralaya: Collagen cross-linking is not the end-all result for treatment of keratoconus.    From Wordnik.com.  [Cutting Edge] Reference

Much of the U.S. credit goes to Holcomb, who contemplated retirement in 2007 because an eye disorder called keratoconus reduced his vision to 20/500.    From Wordnik.com.  [USA delivers first gold in four-man bobsled since 1948] Reference

Also, in patients whose cornea has progressive keratoconus, where they are close to 300 microns, and where surgery will not help, this technique is beneficial.    From Wordnik.com.  [Cutting Edge] Reference

Eye diseases such as keratoconus.    From Wordnik.com.  [Cornea Transplants -Corneal Transplantation Surgical Proceedure] Reference

She has keratoconus, a steep curving of the cornea.    From Wordnik.com.  [JournalStar.com - News Articles] Reference

"We both have keratoconus in the left eye," David reports.    From Wordnik.com.  [NPR Topics: News] Reference

At least 90% of all patients with keratoconus require contact lenses.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

More information about keratoconus can be found at www. keratoconusinserts.com.    From Wordnik.com.  [NewsBlaze.com Current News - Top Stories] Reference

Collagen cross-linking, too, has been shown to stop the progression of keratoconus.    From Wordnik.com.  [TODAYonline] Reference

People with FES often rub their eyes too much, which may contribute to keratoconus.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference

Study evaluates corneal collagen cross-linking in subjects with progressive keratoconus.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

Patients with FES often rub their eyes excessively, perhaps contributing to keratoconus.    From Wordnik.com.  [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories] Reference

He had keratoconus, a degenerative disease that gradually distorted his cornea and nearly left him blind.    From Wordnik.com.  [NYT > Home Page] Reference

Besides corneal transplant, there are currently two new options to treat keratoconus - Intra-stromal Rings.    From Wordnik.com.  [TODAYonline] Reference

Lasik Surgery is not a solution for those suffering eye disease like keratoconus and health issues like diabetes.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to Computers can effectively detect diabetes-related eye problems] Reference

Also, the Moorfields study confirms earlier findings that FES is associated with keratoconus, in which the cornea thins out and becomes cone-shaped.    From Wordnik.com.  [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories] Reference

He was also the first to use Intacs to fight keratoconus, a disease that causes debilitating astigmatisms and fluctuating vision problems in patients.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

Study evaluates corneal collagen cross-linking in subjects with progressive keratoconus Third quarter 2009 financial results announced by SCOLR Pharma > >.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

Study evaluates corneal collagen cross-linking in subjects with progressive keratoconus Genetix Pharmaceuticals develops a gene therapy product to treat ALD >.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

The most likely diagnosis is keratoconus, a degenerative corneal disease characterised by progressive thinning of the cornea with cone-like corneal protrusion.    From Wordnik.com.  [TODAYonline] Reference

Study evaluates corneal collagen cross-linking in subjects with progressive keratoconus Natural Health Trends decides not to appeal Nasdaq's delisting notice >.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

There are myriad corneal diseases, the main one in Canada being keratoconus, which results in a thinning of the membrane that distorts light going into the eye.    From Wordnik.com.  [Thestar.com - Home Page] Reference

Study evaluates corneal collagen cross-linking in subjects with progressive keratoconus Access to health care for every American is a long overdue reality: NMA >.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

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Study evaluates corneal collagen cross-linking in subjects with progressive keratoconus Senate Democrats 'leaders face challenges, plot strategy on health reform bill >.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

Study evaluates corneal collagen cross-linking in subjects with progressive keratoconus Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to expand support for doctors and patients on Guam >.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

Study evaluates corneal collagen cross-linking in subjects with progressive keratoconus Demand for products and services by life science industry is expected to grow rapidly >.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

10 Swedish patients with advanced keratoconus, or central corneal scarring.    From Wordnik.com.  [CTV BritishColumbiaHome] Reference

"Collagen crosslinking has been accepted as an important advance in the treatment of keratoconus by surgeons around the world.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference