Genetic Aspects of Keratoconus: A Literature Review Exploring Potential Genetic Contributions and Possible Genetic Relationships with Comorbidities

Genetic Aspects of Keratoconus: A Literature Review Exploring Potential Genetic Contributions and Possible Genetic Relationships with Comorbidities

Abstract Introduction Keratoconus (KC) is a complex, genetically heterogeneous, multifactorial degenerative disorder that is accompanied by corneal ectasia which usually progresses asymmetrically. With an incidence of approximately 1 per 2000 and 2 cases per 100,000 population presenting annually, K...

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Main Authors: Eleftherios Loukovitis, Konstantinos Sfakianakis, Panagiota Syrmakesi, Eleni Tsotridou, Myrsini Orfanidou, Dimitra Rafailia Bakaloudi, Maria Stoila, Athina Kozei, Spyridon Koronis, Zachos Zachariadis, Paris Tranos, Nikos Kozeis, Miltos Balidis, Zisis Gatzioufas, Aliki Fiska, George Anogeianakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2018-09-01
Series:Ophthalmology and Therapy
Subjects:
Keratoconus comorbidities
Keratoconus genes
Keratoconus risk factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40123-018-0144-8

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