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 …

Conclusions As we continue on the journey of addressing disparities in eye care and vision
health, it is imperative to know where we currently stand to move our field forward in an …

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 …

Purpose Keratoconus is a potentially blinding condition that slowly deforms the cornea in
young people. Despite the increasing prevalence of keratoconus, the exact aetiology of the …

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

There is a number of systemic diseases affecting the cornea. These include endocrine
disorders (diabetes, Graves' disease, Addison's disease, hyperparathyroidism), infections …

Keratoconus (KC) is a corneal thinning disorder that leads to loss of visual acuity through
ectasia, opacity, and irregular astigmatism. It is one of the leading indicators for corneal …

Keratoconus management has significantly changed over the last two decades. The advent
of new interventions such as cornea cross-linking, intrastromal corneal ring segments, and …

Keratoconus is characterised by reduced rigidity of the cornea with distortion and focal
thinning that causes blurred vision, however, the pathogenetic mechanisms are unknown. It …

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 …