Potential underlying genetic associations between keratoconus and diabetes mellitus
Background: Keratoconus (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 melli...
Main Authors: | Kristin M. Ates, Amy J. Estes, Yutao Liu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-11-01
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Series: | Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667376221000056 |
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