The word keratoconus (KC) originates from the Greek words kerato (cornea) and konos (cone). Keratoconus is an ectatic corneal disease that causes increasing stromal thinning, irregular astigmatism, and progressive diminution of vision.
It begins during puberty with 75% of cases diagnosed before the age of 25 years and either rapidly progresses to an advanced stage or in case of delayed onset and slow advancement, stops. Keratoconus prevalence varies by population, with an estimated disease prevalence of 1/2000 people. Since 2009, Videokeratography has been utilized in recent research in the Middle East and Asia to determine the prevalence of keratoconus, which ranges from 0.9 to 3.3 percent.
To halt the worsening, early diagnosis, detection of progression, and prompt intervention with collagen CXL are all essential.
AIM OF THE WORK:
The aim of this study was to study the main characteristics of pediatrickeratoconus patients.
PATIENTS AND METHODS:
PATIENTS
The study was an observational non-randomized non-interventional study which included 50 patients diagnosed with keratoconus, 18 years of age or less.