Systematic review and meta-analysis finds low keratoconus prevalence globally with links to eye rubbing and atopy, highlighting key targets for clinical prevention.
The results of this study, as the most comprehensive meta-analysis of keratoconus prevalence and risk factors, showed that keratoconus had a low prevalence in the world and eye rubbing, family history of keratoconus, allergy, asthma, and eczema were the most important risk factors for keratoconus according to the available evidence.
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