Purpose Keratoconus is a progressive disease of the cornea which can lead to blindness as
irregular astigmatism increases. Currently, a variety of methods are available for the …

Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive corneal ecstasia characterized by thinning and
weakening of the cornea that leads to a cone-like appearance, scarring, and decreased …

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

The purpose of this study was to investigate the expression and localization of transforming
growth factor (TGF) β1 and TGFβ2 in rabbit corneas that healed with and without stromal …

Purpose To conduct a systematic review and meta‐analysis on the levels of oxidative stress
markers and antioxidants in keratoconus compared to healthy subject. Method The PubMed …

Background: Keratoconus is a chronic, bilateral, usuallly asymmetrical, non-inflammatory,
ectatic disorder, being characterized by progressive steepening, thinning and apical …

The corneal epithelium plays important roles in the maintenance of corneal transparency for
good vision, and acts as a protective barrier against foreign insults. Structural and functional …

Purpose To investigate expression of cytokines and ROS-related genes in stromal cells of
healthy and keratoconus (KC) corneas. Methods Expression analysis was performed for …

Purpose To use novel indices to determine the prevalence of KC and its progression in
patients aged 10–30 years with Down syndrome. Study design Cohort population-based …

Purpose: Keratoconus (KC) is a corneal thinning disease of unknown etiology whose
pathophysiology is correlated with the presence of a thin corneal stroma and altered …