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Forme fruste keratoconus

2020-10-25 09:51:18
Hello doctors! Can anyone please explain me what is forme fruste keratoconus and Keratoconus? It's too confusing. There is no proper definition to define FFKC.
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FFKC is not proven by slit lamp or placido but fellow eye proved to be keratoconus

Answered2020-10-26 02:36:55

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