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Epidemiology of keratoconus

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013
Prevalence of keratoconus is variable in different parts of the world. Environmental and ethnic factors and the cohort of patients selected for such studies may explain the wide variation in the reported rates. Family history, gender differences, asymmetry in the two eyes, association with ocular rubbing, and natural history of disease are discussed.
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Early diagnosis of keratoconus using corneal biomechanics and OCT derived technologies

Eye and Vision
Background Early detection of keratoconus is essential for maximizing the potential of cross-linking treatments designed to halt keratoconus progression, minimizing the risks of iatrogenic ectasia as well as reducing the need for corneal transplantation.
Xiaorui Wang, Sayo Maeno, Yixin Wang, Shizuka Koh, Shihao Chen, Andrew J. Quantock, Siân R. Morgan, Sally Hayes, Colm McAlinden   +8 more
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Characteristics of Keratoconus Patients in Jordan: Hospital-Based Population

Clinical Ophthalmology, 2021
Noor Alqudah,1 Hisham Jammal,1 Yousef Khader,2 Wedad Al-dolat,3 Sarah Alshamarti,1 Zaki Shannak1 1Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan; 2Department of Public Health, Community ...
Alqudah N, Jammal H, Khader Y, Al-dolat W, Alshamarti S, Shannak Z   +5 more
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Different keratoconus definitions can lead to substantial prevalence disparities in population-based studies

Scientific Reports
This report explores the prevalence of keratoconus in a population-based cohort of adults aged 40 or older according to ten different definitions. All Rotterdam Study participants with reliable Pentacam scans and no prior corneal refractive surgery were ...
Hasan Shabani, Bart T. H. van Dooren, Magda A. Meester-Smoor, Annette A. J. M. Geerards, Caroline C. W. Klaver, Wishal D. Ramdas   +5 more
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Revisiting the Link Between Keratoconus and Mitral Valve Prolapse

Cardiogenetics
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that results in thinning of the cornea, leading to visual impairment. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common disorder affecting around 2–4% of the general population.
Christian K. Five, Nina E. Hasselberg, Hilde Bjerkreim, Linda T. Aaserud, Anna Isotta Castrini, Cecilie Bugge, Eivind W. Aabel, Thomas Helle-Valle, Håvard Dalen, Olav Kristianslund, Kristina H. Haugaa   +10 more
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Posterior keratoconus due to iron nail injury-A case report

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 1991
A case of post-traumatic keratoconus is presented. This is an unusual variant of an uncommon disorder. Posterior keratoconus is a very rare ectatic dystrophy of the cornea.
Bareja Umesh, Vajpayee R
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"KERATOCONUS" [PDF]

British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1925
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The Future of Interventional Keratoconus Management: Perspectives on Integrating Epithelium-on Oxygen-Enriched Cross-Linking into Comprehensive Care Pathways. [PDF]

Ther Clin Risk Manag
Beckman KA, Syed ZA, Gromacki SJ.
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Interventional Keratoconus Management: The Critical Imperative for Early Detection and Treatment. [PDF]

Clin Ophthalmol
Hatch KM, Donnenfeld E, Morgenstern AS, Ibach MJ.   +3 more
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Case Report: Effective management of acute corneal hydrops with concurrent nystagmus and retinitis pigmentosa: combination of deep lamellar corneal suturing and anterior chamber gas injection. [PDF]

Front Med (Lausanne)
Zhou Y, Aishan A, Yang Y, Li X.
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