Keratoconus May Be Identified With Genetic Variants, Report Shows
Monitoring corneal resistance factor and central corneal thickness may improve polygenic risk score models for the common corneal ectasia.
Monitoring corneal resistance factor and central corneal thickness may improve polygenic risk score models for the common corneal ectasia.
The study shows age at presentation is the most significant of the risk factors.
Delaying procedure could lead to delayed further keratoconus progression and increased economic burdens, according to investigators.
Corneal epithelial thickness mapping may aid in the diagnosis of ocular surface diseases involving the corneal epithelium.
The zonal average analysis of corneal tomography data in the keratoconus cone area has identified 3 times more eyes with progressive disease than single-point indexes over 4-year follow-up.
The technique also led to faster visual rehabilitation and lower complication rates than single running and interrupted sutures.
Oblique vectorial astigmatic changes may represent a potential biomarker for disease progression and treatment efficacy in keratoconus, according to a study.
Michael Belin, MD, of the Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Steven Greenstein, MD, from The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute Hersh Vision Group in Teaneck, NJ, and David Hardten, MD, of Minnesota Eye Consultants, review the application of new diagnostic techniques, and staging and classification systems for keratoconus.
Researchers say eyes with a Boston keratoprosthesis type 1 that underwent glaucoma surgery earlier had better visual outcomes.
Ophthalmologists should regularly measure the corneas of their patients with allergic conjunctivitis to screen for keratoconus.