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GENETICS CAN'T BE OVERLOOKED: There's a strong genetic component to keratoconus, though other factors can be at play.

Authors :
RAPUANO, CHRISTOPHER J.
Source :
Review of Ophthalmology. Sep2022, Vol. 29 Issue 9, p51-54. 3p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article offers information on how eye-rubbing has contributed significantly to disease manifestation like keratoconus. It mentions that two-pronged hypothesis for keratoconus suggests that an eye-rubbing or a chronic eye trauma component as necessary in addition to a genetic predisposition in order for keratoconus to develop.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10810226
Volume :
29
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Review of Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
159201921