Keratoconus, sometimes referred to as “KC”, is a progressive eye condition in which the cornea weakens and thins over time causing the typically round, dome-shaped cornea to develop a cone-like bulge that produces optical irregularities affecting vision. Keratoconus typically appears in individuals who are in their late teens or early twenties and affects an estimated one in two thousand persons in the United States. Early symptoms include; blurring or distortion of vision, increased eye rubbing, increased sensitivity to light and frequent changes in prescription or the inability to effectively correct vision with prescription glasses. The exact cause for keratoconus is unknown though some research indicates that a hereditary component may have an impact on developing the condition.