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Risk factors of advanced keratoconus in paediatric patients

Poster Details

First Author: G.Amri MOROCCO

Co Author(s):    N. Benchekroun   M. Belmekki                 

Abstract Details

Purpose:

keratoconus is a corneal disease characterized by corneal thinning that causes apical protrusion , irregular astigmatism and impaired vision .

Setting:

Although the etiology remains unknown, many factors have been considered to contribute to the occurence or progression of the disease.

Methods:

we present the cases of 16 childrens whose age less than 16 years old with advanced bilateral keratoconus , where at least one eye needed a corneal graft.

Results:

the most of patients are males , 100% have a chronic eye rubbing, 30,25% have a family history of keratoconus. cylinder >10.0 diopters , and average keratometry >55 diopters

Conclusions:

Pediatric keratoconus is more aggressive than adult keratoconus, which has been explained by structural differences in the cornea between both populations, eye rubbing is the most determinent risk factor. High rates of progression were documented in pediatric populations.

Financial Disclosure:

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