Scleral Lens Wear Can Increase IOP in Keratoconic Eyes

A variation in the BMO-MRW that became thinner over time was found, with a greater effect being observed when the scleral lens was worn for six hours.

SS-OCT Effectively Distinguishes Keratoconus, Pellucid Marginal Degeneration

The imaging modality makes it easier to evaluate the typical band of thinning near the limbus inferior, a small study reported.

Clinical Characteristics Supporting Scheimpflug Imaging in Pediatric Keratoconus Identified

Older age, lower distance visual acuity, high oblique astigmatism and corneal findings were most indicative of finding diagnostically valuable results using Pentacam.

New Evidence Strengthens the Link Between Air Pollution and Keratoconus

Fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide may exacerbate eye rubbing and atopy, known risk factors of the disease.

Indications, Procedures for Keratoplasty Shifted Over Two Decades

Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy is the top reason currently and lamellar procedures predominate, while surgical keratoconus intervention has declined in the same period.

Study Find Causal Link Between Atopic Dermatitis and Keratoconus

Researchers recommend regular examinations for patients to maintain vigilance for corneal shape changes or visual fluctuations.

Novel Quality-of-Life Implications of Keratoconus Identified

Through in-person and telephone interviews, researchers were able to pinpoint career, relationship and financial implications beyond traditional problems with vision and eye health.

Consider Age and Kmax Asymmetry for Keratoconus

These variables may help predict progression risk, researchers say.

Combined OCT, Tomography Detects Keratoconus in Adolescents Better

Epithelial remodeling may precede changes to anterior corneal surface topography, and identification could enable earlier diagnosis, study finds.

Research Shows Merits of Genetic Testing in Keratoconus Even as Commercial Product Fails

In a confluence of events, a new paper documented the value of polygenic risk score assessment of ectasia patients at the same time that the AvaGen test exited the market.

May 2-3, 2025