Overexpression of Tear Inflammatory Cytokines as Additional Finding in Keratoconus Patients and Their First Degree Family Members

• Main Authors: Ioana Catalina Ionescu (Author), Catalina Gabriela Corbu (Author), Cristiana Tanase (Author), Gabriela Ionita (Author), Cristina Nicula (Author), Valeria Coviltir (Author), Vasile Potop (Author), Mihaela Constantin (Author), Elena Codrici (Author), Simona Mihai (Author), Ionela Daniela Popescu (Author), Ana-Maria Enciu (Author), Dana Dascalescu (Author), Miruna Burcel (Author), Radu Ciuluvica (Author), Liliana-Mary Voinea (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Keratoconus is a progressive corneal ectasia that may lead to severe visual impairment due to the irregular astigmatism caused by corneal thinning. In addition to its association with atopy, eye rubbing, or genetic component, late reports suggest the involvement of inflammation in the pathogenesis o...