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. 1976 Jul;60(7):522-5.
doi: 10.1136/bjo.60.7.522.

Aetiology of keratoconus

A G Karseras, M Ruben

Aetiology of keratoconus

A G Karseras et al. Br J Ophthalmol. 1976 Jul.

Abstract

Keratoconus has a common association with atopic conditions. Most keratoconus patients rub their eyes excessively. Eye-rubbing is considered the dominant aetiological factor in two-thirds of patients with keratoconus who progress to contact lens wear. A classification of keratoconus based on the dominant aetiological factors is proposed. No significant psychoneurotic factor was found in the keratoconus patients compared with patients in the control group.

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