Research Article: Analysis of Scheimpflug Tomography Parameters for Detecting Subclinical Keratoconus in the Fellow Eyes of Patients with Unilateral Keratoconus in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
Introduction:
Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive noninflammatory ectatic corneal disease that usually presents in adolescence and affects both sexes and all ethnic groups. It is asymmetrical and bilateral in % of the cases. The exact pathophysiology remains unknown. However, previous studies have linked KC to environmental and genetic factors. , Georgiou et al have found a higher incidence of KC among Asians than among Caucasians. Limited studies have measured the incidence and prevalence of KC in the Saudi population. –…
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