Genetics of Keratoconus: Where Do We Stand?

Keratoconus is a progressive thinning and anterior protrusion of the cornea that results in steepening and distortion of the cornea, altered refractive powers, and reduced vision. Keratoconus has a complex multifactorial etiology, with environmental, behavioral, and multiple genetic components contr...

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Main Authors: Abu-Amero, Khaled K., Al-Muammar, Abdulrahman M., Kondkar, Altaf A.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4164130/