can organic solvent chemicals cause keratoconus
Often the cause of keratoconus is unknown. Some studies have found that keratoconus runs in families and that it happens more often in people with certain medical problems such as certain allergic conditions. Some think that chronic eye rubbing can cause keratoconus.eratoconus changes vision in two ways: 1  As the cornea changes from a ball shape to a cone shape, the smooth surface also becomes slightly wavy. 2  As the front of the cornea expands, the eye becomes more short-sighted so that only nearby objects can be seen clearly.