200 patients join effort to unlock secrets of progressive eye disease

This study follows 200 people with keratoconus, a condition that thins and bulges the cornea, over two years. Researchers will track changes in vision, corneal shape, and thickness, and analyze tear proteins to better understand how the disease progresses. Some participants will receive standard treatments like cross-linking surgery or corneal rings, while others will only be advised to avoid eye rubbing. The goal is to identify risk factors and improve future treatment decisions.