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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Traditionally, the mainstay of treatment for advanced keratoconus (KC) has been either
penetrating or deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (PK or DALK, respectively). The success …

The aim of the subcommittee report was to review published evidence describing tear film
changes secondary to contact lens wear and to examine the evidence for associations …

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

Purpose.: The present study was designed to understand the role of inflammatory cytokines
secreted by corneal epithelial cells in keratoconus (KC) and the response to treatment with …

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 …