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Keratitis eye condition

A condition in which the eye's cornea, the clear dome on the front surface of the eye, becomes inflamed is known as keratitis.

Keratoconus eye condition

A disorder of the eye that results in progressive thinning of the cornea, known as Keratoconus (KC). This may result in blurry vision, double vision, nearsightedness, irregular astigmatism, and light sensitivity leading to poor quality-of-life.

Key Worker adult social care

A person responsible for working closely with people who use services to ensure the coordination of their care plan and act as the main contact for everyone involved.