Abstract
This article is a historical and prospective review of keratoconus and ectatic corneal diseases. It covers definitions and terminology, the prevalence of keratoconus, predisposing factors, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, management, classifications, and progression criteria. It highlights other aspects of the disease that are usually over-missed, including the psychological, social, and economic impact. This review presents the information chronically in terms of the first author. It concludes by possessing the challenges and difficulties that are still to be overcome and suggests a plan.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.4103/ojo.ojo_70_23
- Journal
- Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 16(3), 401-414
- Publisher
- Medknow Publications
- Open access
- Gold open access
Cite this article
APA 7
Sinjab, M. M. (2023). Keratoconus: A historical and prospective review. Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 16(3), 401-414. https://doi.org/10.4103/ojo.ojo_70_23
MLA 9
Sinjab, Mazen M. "Keratoconus: A historical and prospective review." Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, vol. 16, no. 3, 2023, pp. 401-414. https://doi.org/10.4103/ojo.ojo_70_23.
Chicago (author–date)
Sinjab, Mazen M. 2023. "Keratoconus: A historical and prospective review." Oman Journal of Ophthalmology 16 (3): 401-414. https://doi.org/10.4103/ojo.ojo_70_23.
Harvard
Sinjab, M. M. (2023) 'Keratoconus: A historical and prospective review', Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 16(3), pp. 401-414. doi:10.4103/ojo.ojo_70_23.
Vancouver
Sinjab MM. Keratoconus: A historical and prospective review. Oman Journal of Ophthalmology. 2023;16(3):401-414. doi:10.4103/ojo.ojo_70_23
IEEE
M. M. Sinjab, "Keratoconus: A historical and prospective review," Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 401-414, 2023, doi: 10.4103/ojo.ojo_70_23.