REVIEW ARTICLE
Pathophysiology of Keratoconus: What Do We Know Today
Uri Soiberman, James W. Foster, Albert S. Jun, Shukti Chakravarti*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2017Volume: 11
Issue: Suppl-1, M9
First Page: 252
Last Page: 261
Publisher ID: TOOPHTJ-11-252
DOI: 10.2174/1874364101711010252
Article History:
Received Date: 18/02/2017Revision Received Date: 01/04/2017
Acceptance Date: 14/06/2017
Electronic publication date: 31/07/2017
Collection year: 2017

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Abstract
Keratoconus is a common corneal ectasia that leads to progressive visual impairment. Numerous studies have shown abnormal protein expression patterns in keratoconic corneas. However, the specific mechanisms causing this disease remain ambiguous. This review aims to provide an update on morphological studies of the keratoconic cornea, relate these early studies with current findings from proteomic, biochemical and cell culture studies and to postulate possible pathogenic pathways.