Keratoconus Prevalence Among High School Students in New Zealand

201986 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Alistair T. Papali'i-Curtin · Wellington Hospital

Rachel Cox

Tiffany Ma · Wellington Hospital

Lisa Woods · Victoria University

Albie Covello · Wellington Hospital

Reece C. Hall · Wellington Hospital

Abstract

Keratoconus may affect up to 1 in 191 New Zealand adolescents and 1 in 45 Maori adolescents. Keratoconus appeared to be associated with Maori ethnicity, atopy, lower school decile, visual impairment, and the underutilization of visual aids. Nationwide screening programs may have a role in reducing the burden of disease associated with keratoconus.

Topics & Keywords

Corneal surgery and disorders Corneal Surgery and Treatments Glaucoma and retinal disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cornea

Volume 38, Issue 11, pp. 1382-1389

DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002054

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