We discuss new approaches to the early detection of keratoconus and recent investigations
regarding the nature of its pathophysiology. We review the current evidence for its complex …

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 …

Purpose: To update the 2008 International Classification of Corneal Dystrophies (IC3D)
incorporating new clinical, histopathologic, and genetic information. Methods: The IC3D …

Keratoconus is the most common primary ectasia. It usually occurs in the second decade of
life and affects both genders and all ethnicities. The estimated prevalence in the general …

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 …

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 …

The bulk of the corneal stroma is comprised of a layered network of fibrillar collagen.
Determining the architecture of this unique structure may help us to better understand the …

Keratoconus (KC) is a non-inflammatory thinning and protrusion of the cornea in which the
cornea assumes a conical shape. Complex etiology of this condition at present remains an …

Introduction Keratoconus (KC) is a complex, genetically heterogeneous, multifactorial
degenerative disorder that is accompanied by corneal ectasia which usually progresses …

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