Keratoconus is a progressive condition which worsens over time, so early diagnosis is critical.
Example of Keratoconus Progression Over Time*
*Individual outcomes may vary. The depiction may not reflect the typical keratoconus patient's experience and the timeline may vary. It is not intended to represent of guarantee that anyone will have the same or similar outcomes.
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*The safety and efficacy of cross-linking has not been established in children under 14 years of age.
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Risk Factors for Keratoconus
While the exact cause of keratoconus is unknown, it is believed that genetics, the environment and the endocrine system all play a role.1
1-http://www.nkcf.org/about-keratoconus/what-causes-keratoconus/
2-Fecarotta CM, Huang WW. Pediatric genetic disease of the cornea. J Pediatr Genet. 2014;3(4):195–207. doi:10.3233/PGE-14102
3-Wang Y, Rabinowitz YS, Rotter JI, Yang H. Genetic epidemiological study of keratoconus: evidence for major gene determination. Am J Med Genet. 2000;93(5):403–409
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