keratectasia
/ˌkɛrətɛkˈteɪʒə/
noun
- A medical condition where the cornea of the eye bulges outward and becomes thin.
- Keratectasia can cause blurred vision and sensitivity to light.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with keratectasia after noticing the unusual shape of her cornea.
- Wearing poorly fitted contact lenses may increase the risk of developing keratectasia.