The association of keratoconus with blepharitis

Identifying potentially treatable risk factors for the progression of keratoconus is of great importance. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between blepharitis and keratoconus. In this prospective, comparative, observational study, 50 keratoconus participants from the centra...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental optometry 2018-05, Vol.101 (3), p.339-344
Main Authors: Mostovoy, Dina, Vinker, Shlomo, Mimouni, Michael, Goldich, Yakov, Levartovsky, Shmuel, Kaiserman, Igor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blepharitis
chalazia
dry eye
Eye
Health maintenance organizations
HMOs
Keratoconus
Medical personnel
meibomian gland disease
Risk factors
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Summary:Identifying potentially treatable risk factors for the progression of keratoconus is of great importance. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between blepharitis and keratoconus. In this prospective, comparative, observational study, 50 keratoconus participants from the central district of the Clalit Health Services Health Maintenance Organization in Israel underwent comprehensive eye examination. Seventy-two healthy medical personnel of similar ages were randomly chosen as a control group. The signs and symptoms of blepharitis in each participant were assessed. A thorough survey of the eyelids (scales and foam on the eyelashes, missing eyelashes and expression of meibomian gland contents) was performed. All participants were required to complete two questionnaires: the Ocular Surface Disease Index questionnaire and a questionnaire regarding symptoms, signs and risk factors for blepharitis. Blepharitis was more common in keratoconus participants than in the control group (24-per cent versus 2.8-per cent, p 
ISSN:0816-4622
1444-0938
DOI:10.1111/cxo.12643