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: Khaled K. Abu-Amero, Abdulrahman M. Al-Muammar, Altaf A. Kondkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/641708
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