2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2015.01.008
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Characteristics and associations of keratoconus patients

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“…These findings are consistent with the literature. [5][6][7]13,15,19,22,23 The percentage of the allergy, asthma, and eczema in various studies is demonstrated in Table 4. 13,15,[19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] In a recent study by Merdler et al, 6 who investigated various allergic diseases, a statistically significant difference was found between 807 KC patients and the general population regarding asthma, allergic rhinitis, and the combination of VKC/AC/chronic blepharitis, but no significant association was found between urticaria, eczema, angioedema, history of anaphylaxis, and allergy to hymenoptera.…”
Section: Keratoconus and Allergic Diseasesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…These findings are consistent with the literature. [5][6][7]13,15,19,22,23 The percentage of the allergy, asthma, and eczema in various studies is demonstrated in Table 4. 13,15,[19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] In a recent study by Merdler et al, 6 who investigated various allergic diseases, a statistically significant difference was found between 807 KC patients and the general population regarding asthma, allergic rhinitis, and the combination of VKC/AC/chronic blepharitis, but no significant association was found between urticaria, eczema, angioedema, history of anaphylaxis, and allergy to hymenoptera.…”
Section: Keratoconus and Allergic Diseasesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…4,8,15 A positive association between KC and eye rubbing has been postulated by many studies. 5,8,[29][30][31] It seems that patients with allergic diseases, especially ocular allergy, rub their eyes more frequently than those without allergy. It is still unknown whether eye rubbing could solely exacerbate or cause KC or if eye rubbing is just a symptom caused by allergic diseases with ocular manifestations.…”
Section: Keratoconus and Allergic Diseasesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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