Kristin M. Ates, Amy J. Estes, Yutao Liu. Potential underlying genetic associations between keratoconus and diabetes mellitus. [J]. AOPR 1(1):100005(2021)
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Kristin M. Ates, Amy J. Estes, Yutao Liu. Potential underlying genetic associations between keratoconus and diabetes mellitus. [J]. AOPR 1(1):100005(2021) DOI: 10.1016/j.aopr.2021.100005.
Potential underlying genetic associations between keratoconus and diabetes mellitus
摘要
Abstract
BackgroundKeratoconus (KC) is the most common ectatic corneal disease, characterized by significantly localized thinning of the corneal stroma. Genetic, environmental, hormonal, and metabolic factors contribute to the pathogenesis of KC. Additionally, multiple comorbidities, such as diabetes mellitus, may affect the risk of KC.