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The aim of this study is to explore how persons living with keratoconus experience vision-related quality of life.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      This study employed a qualitative design, using semi-structured individual interviews with persons with keratoconus guided by a framework of vision-related quality of life. Participants were recruited through self-selection in response to an invitation posted on\n                      <jats:italic>Keratokonus Norge<\/jats:italic>\n                      (Facebook group) and through purposive sampling by optometrists in private practice. Data were analysed using inductive Systematic Text Condensation.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Thirteen participants with keratoconus, six women and seven men, representing all age decades from 20 to 70 years, were interviewed. All participants had been diagnosed with keratoconus for at least 5 years and represented a range of medical treatment histories and optical correction modalities. The inductive analysis through Systematic Text Condensation resulted in five main concepts: (1)\n                      <jats:italic>A good life with keratoconus<\/jats:italic>\n                      , (2)\n                      <jats:italic>Contact lenses \u2013 a game changer<\/jats:italic>\n                      , (3)\n                      <jats:italic>Persistent symptoms and emotional impact<\/jats:italic>\n                      , (4)\n                      <jats:italic>Coping strategies and<\/jats:italic>\n                      (5)\n                      <jats:italic>Eye care is key<\/jats:italic>\n                      .\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although keratoconus affects daily functioning and vision-related quality of life, participants\u2019 experiences show that living well with the condition is possible through appropriate eye care, personal acceptance and the use of various coping strategies. 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