The Genetic and Environmental Factors for Keratoconus

Keratoconus (KC) is the most common cornea ectatic disorder. It is characterized by a cone-shaped thin cornea leading to myopia, irregular astigmatism, and vision impairment. It affects all ethnic groups and both genders. Both environmental and genetic factors may contribute to its pathogenesis. Thi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	BioMed research international Jg. 2015; H. 2015; S. 1 - 19
Hauptverfasser:	Liu, Yutao, Shneor, Einat, Millodot, Michel, Gordon-Shaag, Ariela
Format:	Journal Article
Sprache:	Englisch
Veröffentlicht:	Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Publishing Corporation 01.01.2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Schlagworte:	Astigmatism Astigmatism - etiology Astigmatism - genetics Astigmatism - pathology Biomedical research Cellular biology Environmental aspects Environmental Exposure - adverse effects Gene expression Genetic aspects Genetic Linkage Genome-Wide Association Study Genomes Humans Keratoconus Keratoconus - complications Keratoconus - genetics Keratoconus - metabolism Keratoconus - pathology Mitochondrial DNA Mutation Myopia Myopia - etiology Myopia - genetics Myopia - pathology Oxidative stress Pathogenesis Patients Review Studies Topography Women
ISSN:	2314-6133, 2314-6141
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