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 (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, a non-inflammatory thinning of the cornea, is a leading indication for corneal
transplantation. For its causation, we propose a “Cascade Hypothesis” stating that …

Keratoconus is a relatively common, bilateral, non‐inflammatory corneal ectasia. The
aetiology of this condition is probably multifactorial, or it represents the final common …

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Inherited retinal diseases are uncommon pathologies and one of the most harmful causes of
childhood and adult blindness. Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is the most severe kind of …

Keratoconus is an ectatic corneal disease characterized by progressive stromal thinning,
irregular astigmatism, and defective vision. It can be unilateral or bilateral with asymmetric …

Trophic factors are endogenously secreted proteins that act in an autocrine and/or paracrine
fashion to affect vital cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and …

Keratoconus is an ectatic corneal disorder for which exciting therapeutic and diagnostic
technologies are emerging. However, its pathogenesis is still heterogeneous and elusive …

Keratoconus, a progressive corneal ectasia, is a complex disease with both genetic and
environmental risk factors. The exact etiology is not known and is likely variable between …