A review of keratoconus: diagnosis, pathophysiology, and genetics
VM Tur, C MacGregor, R Jayaswal, D O'Brart… - Survey of …, 2017 - Elsevier
We discuss new approaches to the early detection of keratoconus and recent investigations
regarding the nature of its pathophysiology. We review the current evidence for its complex …
regarding the nature of its pathophysiology. We review the current evidence for its complex …
The genetics of keratoconus
M Edwards, CNJ McGhee… - Clinical & experimental …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
Keratoconus is a relatively common, bilateral, non‐inflammatory corneal ectasia. The
aetiology of this condition is probably multifactorial, or it represents the final common …
aetiology of this condition is probably multifactorial, or it represents the final common …
Genetics of keratoconus: where do we stand?
KK Abu-Amero, AM Al-Muammar… - Journal of …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Keratoconus is a progressive thinning and anterior protrusion of the cornea that results in
steepening and distortion of the cornea, altered refractive powers, and reduced vision …
steepening and distortion of the cornea, altered refractive powers, and reduced vision …
The genetics of keratoconus.
YS Rabinowitz - Ophthalmology Clinics of North America, 2003 - europepmc.org
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[HTML][HTML] A locus for autosomal dominant keratoconus: linkage to 16q22. 3-q23. 1 in Finnish families
H Tyynismaa, P Sistonen, S Tuupanen… - … & visual science, 2002 - arvojournals.org
purpose. The estimated world-wide prevalence of keratoconus is 50 to 230 per 100,000 in
the general population. Sporadic keratoconus is the leading cause of corneal …
the general population. Sporadic keratoconus is the leading cause of corneal …
[PDF][PDF] The epidemiology and etiology of keratoconus
A Gordon-Shaag, M Millodot, E Shneor - Epidemiology, 2012 - ijkecd.com
Keratoconus is a noninflammatory disorder characterized by ectasia of the central or inferior
portion of the cornea. This review presents the scant epidemiological information known to …
portion of the cornea. This review presents the scant epidemiological information known to …
Genetic aspects of keratoconus: a literature review exploring potential genetic contributions and possible genetic relationships with comorbidities
E Loukovitis, K Sfakianakis, P Syrmakesi… - Ophthalmology and …, 2018 - Springer
Introduction Keratoconus (KC) is a complex, genetically heterogeneous, multifactorial
degenerative disorder that is accompanied by corneal ectasia which usually progresses …
degenerative disorder that is accompanied by corneal ectasia which usually progresses …
The pathogenesis of keratoconus
Keratoconus (KC) is a common degenerative condition that frequently results in visual loss
with an onset typically in early adulthood. It is the single most common reason for …
with an onset typically in early adulthood. It is the single most common reason for …
What causes keratoconus?
J Sugar, MS Macsai - Cornea, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: The etiology of keratoconus has been the subject of numerous studies. Here, we
review the body of literature that attempts to determine what causes keratoconus. Methods …
review the body of literature that attempts to determine what causes keratoconus. Methods …
Insights into keratoconus from a genetic perspective
KP Burdon, AL Vincent - Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Keratoconus is a progressive and non‐inflammatory thinning of the cornea, which may result
in severe visual impairment due to irregular curvature and scarring. It can occur in isolation …
in severe visual impairment due to irregular curvature and scarring. It can occur in isolation …