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What causes keratoconus?

Cornea - 1 Jun 2012

Sugar Joel, Macsai Marian S

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PURPOSE: The etiology of keratoconus has been the subject of numerous studies. Here, we review the body of literature that attempts to determine what causes keratoconus. METHODS: A review of the published literature was performed to evaluate the possible causes of keratoconus and how the different etiologies may play a role in the development of this disease. RESULTS: Peer-reviewed published papers and recent...

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PMID: 22406940
DOI: 10.1097/ICO.0b013e31823f8c72

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