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

Keratoconus (KC) is an ectatic disease of the cornea characterized by localized thinning and
protrusion causing irregular astigmatism, which can lead to significant visual impairment. KC …

Purpose: This review discusses the main aspects of pediatric keratoconus (KC) based on
the current evidence to propose a guideline for helping early diagnosis and improving …

Purpose To evaluate the distribution of pediatric keratoconus patients and the disease
severity based on different age and gender groups in China. Materials and methods A total …

Purpose To compare the efficacy, safety and stability of standard epithelium‐off cross‐
linking (SCXL) versus accelerated epithelium‐off cross‐linking (ACXL) and transepithelial …

Managing pediatric corneal disorders is challenging as the prognosis of pediatric
keratoplasty depends on several factors. Advancements in the genetic basis of congenital …

Corneal scarring associated with various corneal conditions is a leading cause of blindness
worldwide. The present study aimed to test the hypothesis that corneal stromal stem cells …

Purpose To analyse long‐term outcomes of standard cross‐linking (SCXL), accelerated
cross‐linking (ACXL) and transepithelial cross‐linking (TCXL) in the treatment of …

Keratoconus is a common pediatric corneal disease, leading to vision impairment and
amblyopia. Compared to its adult counterpart, pediatric keratoconus has an advanced …

We report two male children with persistent allergic eye disease (AED) and keratoconus
(KC). Both presented with symptoms of vernal keratoconjunctivitis and decreased vision. In …