Why a dedicated section on keratoconus in the European Journal of Ophthalmology?
Barbara, Adel Barbara, Ramez Barua, Ankur Alio, Jorge Bandello, Francesco
Barbara, Adel
Barbara, Ramez
Barua, Ankur
Alio, Jorge
Bandello, Francesco
Abstract
Keratoconus is emerging as a new subspecialty in ophthalmology. The literature is booming with publications on the topic as we have better understanding of the pathophysiology, treatment and prognosis of the disease over the past two decades. Advances in diagnostic tools as well as genuine increase in prevalence have shifted perspective of the disease from being a rare one. Early diagnosis is of public health interest as early treatment arrests progression. With the view to encourage research, increase awareness and to reflect the evolution of knowledge related to keratoconus, the European Journal of Ophthalmology has dedicate a special section on keratoconus in its journal.
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Affiliations
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; IVISION Cornea and Refractive Surgery Cente; University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
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Date
2021-06-26
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Other
Subject
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Citation
Barbara A, Barbara R, Barua A, Alio J, Bandello F. Why a dedicated section on keratoconus in the European Journal of Ophthalmology? Eur J Ophthalmol. 2021 Jul;31(4):1513-1516. doi: 10.1177/11206721211026096.