Keratoconus usually affects both eyes, though it often affects one eye more than the other. It generally begins to affect people between the ages of 10 and 25.

Is keratoconus more common in males?

Women with keratoconus were older than men. Women were more likely than men to report a family history of keratoconus.

Can kids get keratoconus?

A child may be born with a predisposition to develop keratoconus. Because keratoconus makes the cornea thin and delicate, children with the condition should avoid rubbing their eyes.