Causes And Risk Factors For Keratoconus

If there is a history of keratoconus in your family, you are at greater risk of developing the condition yourself. Approximately 1 in 10 people with keratoconus have a parent with the condition.

People with certain conditions, including Down syndrome, retinitis pigmentosa, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, hay fever and asthma, are more likely to develop keratoconus.

Excessive eye rubbing is associated with the development of keratoconus. As such, people with other conditions which cause itchy eyes (like hay fever or allergies) are more likely to develop the condition

Constant inflammation of the eyes (which can be brought about by allergies or irritants) can increase your risk of developing keratoconus.