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 …

Keratoconus has been classically defined as a progressive, non-inflammatory condition,
which produces a thinning and steepening of the cornea. Its pathophysiological …

Purpose Keratoconus is a potentially blinding condition that slowly deforms the cornea in
young people. Despite the increasing prevalence of keratoconus, the exact aetiology of the …

Purpose To describe the epidemiology and prevalence, rates of progression, difference
between adult and pediatric populations, and therapeutic approaches to pediatric …

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 …

Contact lenses are the primary form of visual correction for patients with keratoconus.
Contemporary advances in contact lens designs and materials have significantly expanded …

Purpose Keratoconus is characterized by corneal ectasia and irregular astigmatism, which
can lead to diminished vision and corneal scarring. Approximately 10–20% of patients with …

Keratoconus (KC) is a serious disease that can affect people of any race or nationality,
although the exact etiology and pathogenic mechanism are still unknown. In this study, thirty …

Both genetic and environmental factors have been considered to play a role in the etiology
keratoconus. Eye rubbing, and more recently eye compression due to sleeping position …