Incorrect sleeping position and eye rubbing in patients with unilateral or highly asymmetric keratoconus: a case-control study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-020-04771-z
Abstract: To evaluate eye rubbing and sleeping position in patients with Unilateral or Highly Asymmetric Keratoconus (UHAKC). Case-control study of consecutive UHAKC patients diagnosed at the Rothschild Foundation. Controls were age- and sex-matched, randomly selected refractive… read more here.
Keywords: sleeping position; patients unilateral; eye rubbing; eye ... See more keywords
Comparison of eye-rubbing effect in keratoconic eyes and healthy eyes using Scheimpflug analysis and a dynamic bidirectional applanation device.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2019.03.017
Abstract: PURPOSE To compare the effect of eye rubbing on Scheimpflug imaging parameters and corneal biomechanics in eyes with keratoconus and healthy eyes. SETTING Oftalmosalud Instituto de Ojos, Lima, Peru. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. METHODS The… read more here.
Keywords: keratoconic eyes; group; eye rubbing; dynamic bidirectional ... See more keywords
Under pressure: keratoconus and intraocular pressure elevation evidence
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DOI: 10.1080/17469899.2023.2216931
Abstract: I read with great interest the review article recently published by McMonnies [1] regarding eye rubbing-related intra-ocular pressure (IOP) elevation in the development and progression of keratoconus (KC). Although we congratulate the author for highlighting… read more here.
Keywords: elevation; pressure; eye rubbing; iop elevation ... See more keywords
Eye Rubbing and Transient Corneal Ectasia Detected by Topography in a Pediatric Patient.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002497
Abstract: We report on a 13-year-old girl undergoing changes in the refraction of her OS associated with eye rubbing. Corneal topography showed a corneal deformation in OS, classified as stage 1 keratoconus according to the Krumeich… read more here.
Keywords: topography; corneal ectasia; eye rubbing;
Independent and interactive effects of eye rubbing and atopy on keratoconus
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.999435
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the independent and interactive effects of eye rubbing and atopy on keratoconus (KC) in central China. Methods A total of 330 KC patients and 330 controls were recruited in the case-control study.… read more here.
Keywords: eye rubbing; effects eye; eye; independent interactive ... See more keywords