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Keratoconus eye rubbing

2021-11-12 12:37:15
Doctor, Can occasional eye rubbing, unconsciously while sleeping lead to keratoconus?... How much eye rubbing is too much eye rubbing?
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No it wont lead to keratoconus Avoid rubbing your eyes - thats the rule

Answered2021-11-12 13:27:26

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Eye rubbing per day is not a cause of keratoconus...but it is a symptom of keratoconus....if u r causing too much scratching of eyes for more than few seconds...that's too much..

Answered2021-11-12 12:42:42

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