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Morphological changes in keratoconus: pathology or pathogenesis
Trevor Sherwin et al. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2004 Apr.
Abstract
Keratoconus was first discriminated from other corneal ectatic diseases in 1854. Since that time the morphological characteristics of keratoconic progression have been invaluable in the diagnosis of the condition. The key clinical features used to identify keratoconus have remained essentially the same since the introduction of the slit-lamp biomicroscope. Only relatively recently has the development of computerized corneal topography revolutionized the diagnosis of early keratoconus. Analysis of peer-reviewed literature databases revealed a steady chronological increase in pathological research into the progress of keratoconus. This overview describes the recent advances in our understanding of keratoconic pathology and highlights the interactions within the cornea that may be important in the pathogenesis of this condition.
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