Diseases and Conditions
Keratoconus
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Risk factors
These factors can increase your chances of developing keratoconus:
- Having a family history of keratoconus
- Rubbing your eyes vigorously
- Having certain conditions, such as retinitis pigmentosa, Down syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hay fever and asthma
