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The genetic and environmental factors for keratoconus
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Gordon-Shaag A
; Millodot M
; Shneor E
; Liu Y
Biomed Res Int
2015[]; 2015
(ä): 795738
PMID26075261
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Keratoconus (KC) is the most common cornea ectatic disorder. It is characterized
by a cone-shaped thin cornea leading to myopia, irregular astigmatism, and vision
impairment. It affects all ethnic groups and both genders. Both environmental and
genetic factors may contribute to its pathogenesis. This review is to summarize
the current research development in KC epidemiology and genetic etiology.
Environmental factors include but are not limited to eye rubbing, atopy, sun
exposure, and geography. Genetic discoveries have been reviewed with evidence
from family-based linkage analysis and fine mapping in linkage region,
genome-wide association studies, and candidate genes analyses. A number of genes
have been discovered at a relatively rapid pace. The detailed molecular mechanism
underlying KC pathogenesis will significantly advance our understanding of KC and
promote the development of potential therapies.