Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Population-Based Study in Syria
Aim. To determine the prevalence and associations of keratoconus (KC) in a university student population in Syria. Methods. A prospective multicentre cross-sectional cohort study was conducted at two universities in Syria. Student volunteers were recruited from Tishreen University (Latakia governora...
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| author | Abdelrahman Salman Taym Darwish Marwan Ghabra Obeda Kailani Yusra Haddeh Mohammad Askar Ammar Ali Ali Ali Sara Alhassan |
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| description | Aim. To determine the prevalence and associations of keratoconus (KC) in a university student population in Syria. Methods. A prospective multicentre cross-sectional cohort study was conducted at two universities in Syria. Student volunteers were recruited from Tishreen University (Latakia governorate) and Damascus University (Damascus governorate). All participants underwent a comprehensive ocular examination. Placido/Scheimpflug-based corneal imaging using the Sirius (CSO, Florence. Italy), and a questionnaire to evaluate the baseline characteristics and medical history, as well as to highlight possible risk factors of KC. Univariate and bivariate analyses were performed. Results. The estimated prevalence of KC among all subjects was 1.43% (n = 12). A strong association between eye rubbing and keratoconus was found (OR 9.33, 95% CI 2.94–29.63, P<0.001). Damascus University participants had a higher prevalence of KC than Tishreen University. However, the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion. The prevalence of keratoconus in this Syrian student population was 1.43%. The results of this study demonstrate a high prevalence of keratoconus in the study population. Early detection of keratoconus through screening may yield benefits in preventing devastating sequelae of KC in populations with a high prevalence. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eb4fa504641b4f8a85f64ce2070085682025-08-20T02:22:20ZengWileyJournal of Ophthalmology2090-00582022-01-01202210.1155/2022/6064533Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Population-Based Study in SyriaAbdelrahman Salman0Taym Darwish1Marwan Ghabra2Obeda Kailani3Yusra Haddeh4Mohammad Askar5Ammar Ali6Ali Ali7Sara Alhassan8Department of OphthalmologyDepartment of OphthalmologyWhipps Cross University HospitalDepartment of OphthalmologyDepartment of OphthalmologyDepartment of OphthalmologyDepartment of OphthalmologyDepartment of OphthalmologyFaculty of Health SciencesAim. To determine the prevalence and associations of keratoconus (KC) in a university student population in Syria. Methods. A prospective multicentre cross-sectional cohort study was conducted at two universities in Syria. Student volunteers were recruited from Tishreen University (Latakia governorate) and Damascus University (Damascus governorate). All participants underwent a comprehensive ocular examination. Placido/Scheimpflug-based corneal imaging using the Sirius (CSO, Florence. Italy), and a questionnaire to evaluate the baseline characteristics and medical history, as well as to highlight possible risk factors of KC. Univariate and bivariate analyses were performed. Results. The estimated prevalence of KC among all subjects was 1.43% (n = 12). A strong association between eye rubbing and keratoconus was found (OR 9.33, 95% CI 2.94–29.63, P<0.001). Damascus University participants had a higher prevalence of KC than Tishreen University. However, the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion. The prevalence of keratoconus in this Syrian student population was 1.43%. The results of this study demonstrate a high prevalence of keratoconus in the study population. Early detection of keratoconus through screening may yield benefits in preventing devastating sequelae of KC in populations with a high prevalence.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6064533 |
| spellingShingle | Abdelrahman Salman Taym Darwish Marwan Ghabra Obeda Kailani Yusra Haddeh Mohammad Askar Ammar Ali Ali Ali Sara Alhassan Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Population-Based Study in Syria Journal of Ophthalmology |
| title | Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Population-Based Study in Syria |
| title_full | Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Population-Based Study in Syria |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Population-Based Study in Syria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Population-Based Study in Syria |
| title_short | Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Population-Based Study in Syria |
| title_sort | prevalence of keratoconus in a population based study in syria |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6064533 |
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