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📋Overview
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder characterized by thinning and cone-shaped bulging of the cornea, leading to distorted vision. It is the preferred modern term; no widely used synonyms or legacy terms apply. The condition primarily affects the cornea's shape and clarity, causing visual impairment.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0022578ICD-10-CM
H18.6H18.60
MeSH
D007640
SNOMED CT (US)
65636009
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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