Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Population-based Study in Shahroud

2013108 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Hassan Hashemi · Noor Eye Hospital

Ramin Beiranvand · Farabi Hospital

Mehdi Khabazkhoob · Noor Eye Hospital

Soheila Asgari · Noor Eye Hospital

Mohammad Hassan Emamian · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Mohammad Shariati · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Akbar Fotouhi

Abstract

The prevalence of keratoconus in the Shahroud population is far higher than in western populations. Because of the high odds of visual impairment in this population, it can be a serious warning for the need to assess the prevalence and causes of keratoconus in the Middle Eastern region.

Topics & Keywords

Corneal surgery and disorders Corneal Surgery and Treatments Ocular Surface and Contact Lens

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Cornea

Volume 32, Issue 11, pp. 1441-1445

DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e3182a0d014

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