A review of keratoconus: Diagnosis, pathophysiology, and genetics

We discuss new approaches to the early detection of keratoconus and recent investigations regarding the nature of its pathophysiology. We review the current evidence for its complex genetics and evaluate the presently identified genes/loci and potential candidate gene/loci. In addition, we highlight...

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Published in:	Survey of ophthalmology Vol. 62; no. 6; pp. 770 - 783
Main Authors:	Mas Tur, Veronica, MacGregor, Cheryl, Jayaswal, Rakesh, O'Brart, David, Maycock, Nicholas
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01.11.2017
Subjects:	Biomechanical Phenomena Corneal Topography - methods Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological Eye Proteins - genetics Genetic Loci Genetic Predisposition to Disease genetics Humans Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins - genetics keratoconus Keratoconus - diagnosis Keratoconus - genetics Keratoconus - physiopathology Mass Screening - methods MicroRNAs - genetics Mutation review article Risk Factors review article keratoconus genetics
ISSN:	0039-6257, 1879-3304, 1879-3304
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