Asymmetric Keratoconus Attributed to Eye Rubbing
- 1 August 2004
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Cornea
- Vol. 23 (6) , 560-564
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ico.0000121711.58571.8d
Abstract
To report a series of cases with asymmetric keratoconus attributed to eye rubbing, discuss its pathogenesis, and review the literature. Case reports and literature review. A careful history obtained from 5 patients with asymmetric keratoconus revealed habitual eye rubbing of the more severely affected eye. Trauma, such as occurs with habitual eye rubbing, plays a role in the pathogenesis of keratoconus.Keywords
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