Keratoconus is a bilateral and asymmetric disease which results in progressive thinning and
steeping of the cornea leading to irregular astigmatism and decreased visual acuity …

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors for
keratoconus worldwide. Methods: In this meta-analysis, using a structured search strategy …

Keratoconus (KC) is the most common cornea ectatic disorder. It is characterized by a cone‐
shaped thin cornea leading to myopia, irregular astigmatism, and vision impairment. It …

Keratoconus is a non-inflammatory disorder which is gradual in development; corneal
thinning and ectatic protrusion characterizes it. Keratoconus prevalence varies between …

Purpose To review the literature on the etiopathogenesis of keratoconus (KC). Methods A
literature search was conducted using PUBMED and Google Scholar for keratoconus. The …

Background/aim Keratoconus (KC) is a ectatic corneal disorder with marked progression
during childhood and puberty that may lead to severe visual loss. In addition to KC …

Purpose To describe the prevalence and systemic associations of keratoconus in young
adults in Perth, Western Australia. Design Cross-sectional study. Participants One thousand …

Purpose To describe the epidemiology and prevalence, rates of progression, difference
between adult and pediatric populations, and therapeutic approaches to pediatric …

Purpose Keratoconus is a progressive disease of the cornea which can lead to blindness as
irregular astigmatism increases. Currently, a variety of methods are available for the …

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 …