Keratoconus (KC) is the most common ectatic corneal disease, with clinical findings that
include discomfort, visual disturbance and possible blindness if left untreated. KC affects …

Introduction Keratoconus (KC) is a complex, genetically heterogeneous, multifactorial
degenerative disorder that is accompanied by corneal ectasia which usually progresses …

Intraocular pressure (IOP) is currently the sole modifiable risk factor for primary open-angle
glaucoma (POAG), one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Both IOP and POAG …

Central corneal thickness (CCT) is an important parameter in the assessment of any
potential glaucoma patient. While it affects prognosis in ocular hypertension, its value in …

Keratoconus is a common degenerative corneal disease that can lead to significant visual
morbidity, and both genetic and environmental factors have been implicated in its …

Central corneal thickness (CCT) is a highly heritable trait associated with complex eye
diseases such as keratoconus and glaucoma. We perform a genome-wide association meta …

Twin studies and family studies suggest an important genetic basis for keratoconus (KC).
Involvement and association of several genes with the disease has been reported …

Topic Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a proliferative retinal vascular disease in
premature infants and is a major cause of childhood blindness worldwide. In addition to …

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. It is known that the
incidence of glaucoma is closely associated with inheritance. A large number of studies …

Background: Keratoconus is recognized by asymmetrical thinning and bulging of the cornea,
resulting in distortion in the surface of the cornea. Keratoconus also alters the biomechanical …