What causes keratoconus?

• Published in: Cornea Vol. 31; no. 6; p. 716
• Main Authors: Sugar, Joel, Macsai, Marian S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.06.2012
• Subjects: Contact Lenses - adverse effects; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Humans; Keratoconus - etiology; Massage - adverse effects; Risk Factors

The etiology of keratoconus has been the subject of numerous studies. Here, we review the body of literature that attempts to determine what causes keratoconus. A review of the published literature was performed to evaluate the possible causes of keratoconus and how the different etiologies may play...