Prevalence and clinical profile of keratoconus in patients presenting at a provincial hospital in KwaZulu, Natal, South Africa: a case study
Background: Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive, asymmetrical corneal disease, characterized by stromal thinning that leads to distortion, causing vision loss. The visual loss is secondary to corneal scarring, irregular astigmatism, and myopia. The prevalence of KC has been reported to differ in diff...
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Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2023-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Public Health in Africa |
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Online Access: | https://jphia.btvb.org/jphia/article/view/2356 |