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Keratoconus enlargement as a predictor of keratoconus progression [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2021 Numerous approaches have been designated to document progression in keratoconus, nevertheless there is no consistent or clear definition of ectasia progression.
Ana Maria Cunha +6 more
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The pathogenesis of keratoconus [PDF]
Eye, 2013 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 keratoplasty in the developed world. The cause and underlying pathological mechanism are unknown, but both environmental and genetic factors are thought to contribute to the ...
A E, Davidson +3 more
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Quantitative comparison of corneal surface areas in keratoconus and normal eyes
Scientific Reports, 2021 Keratoconus is a highly prevalent corneal disorder characterized by progressive corneal thinning, steepening and irregular astigmatism. To date, pathophysiology of keratoconus development and progression remains debated. In this study, we retrospectively
François-Xavier Crahay +5 more
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Corneal Volume Measurements with Pentacam for Detection of Keratoconus and Subclinical Keratoconus
Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi, 2013 Pur po se: To estimate the sensitivity and specificity of corneal volume (CV) measurements in discriminating keratoconus and subclinical keratoconus from normal corneas. Ma te ri al and Met hod: Clinical records and Pentacam measurements of ninety-four
Nurullah Çağıl +5 more
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Prevalence of keratoconus in persons with Down syndrome: a review
BMJ Open Ophthalmology, 2021 Purpose Keratoconus is a vision-threatening condition, and there is a need for knowledge about the occurrence in subgroups of the population. The progression of the disease can be effectively stopped, and vision may be restored, if keratoconus is ...
Liv Drolsum, Olav Kristianslund
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Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016 Corneal ectatic disorders are characterized by a progressive weakening of the tissue due to biomechanical alterations of the corneal collagen fibers.
Alfredo Vega-Estrada +7 more
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Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi, 2018 Objectives: To evaluate tomographic and topographic parameters in subclinical and clinical keratoconus eyes by comparing them with normal eyes in a young Caucasian population. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 88 normal eyes
Samira Huseynli, Farah Abdulaliyeva
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Advance in Keratoconus Biomechanics
Taiyuan Ligong Daxue xuebao, 2022 Keratoconus is a bilateral asymmetric corneal dilatation disease characterized by localized thinning and increased curvature of cornea. The alteration of the mechanical properties occurs earlier than morphological change owing to corneal structure ...
Junchao WEI, Xiaona LI
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Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019 Assessing changes suffered by the cornea as keratoconus progresses has proven to be vital for this disease diagnosis and treatment. This study determines the corneal biometric profile in eyes considered as affected by keratoconus (KC) showing severe ...
J. S. Velázquez +4 more
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Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 Purpose. The study aimed to evaluate the visual quality of forme fruste keratoconus (FFK) and mild and moderate keratoconus by using an optical quality analysis system II (OQAS-II) and to explore the correlation between optical quality parameters and the
Zhonghao Ren +5 more
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