ArticleInternational journal of general medicine2023
A Cross-Sectional Analysis to Assess the Role of Atopy in Keratoconus Among Saudi Population.
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- Update on the Physiopathology of Keratoconus.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Risk Factors of Keratoconus in High School Students in Trinidad and Tobago: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Self-reported prevalence and risk factors associated with keratoconus among the adult population of Trinidad and Tobago: a cross-sectional study.International ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Clinical Profiles of Patients with Keratoconus Visiting a Tertiary Eye Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Journal of current ophthalmologyArticle
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13 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Background: In cases of atopy, IgE antibodies are formed in reaction to certain environmental factors like house dust mites, pollen, or even food allergens. Some studies have shown an association between atopic diseases and keratoconus. This study aims to determine the prevalence of atopy and its associated factors among keratoconus patients. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the Jazan population attending ophthalmology clinics regardless of their sex. Data collection started in August 2020 and finished in mid-June 2021. The sample was selected using the convenience sampling technique, and the total sample size was 83 participants. Data were collected via a questionnaire-based interview that contained 46 questions in the Arabic language. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Family history is the leading predisposing factor for keratoconus ( Conclusion: A combination of genetic and environmental factors is the leading cause of the development of keratoconus; however, family history is the most influential factor, followed by eye rubbing.
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