What causes keratoconus?
Unfortunately, to date, despite numerous studies, have not yet been identified with certainty the causes of keratoconus . There are many theories
about it, but not certain.
1. One possible cause is the tissue alterations at the level of stoma or epithelium and its basement membrane.
2. According to some scholars anglosassono, the cause is the friction (rubbing) of the eyes continuously that would weaken the structure, causing the initial bulging and progressive.
3. It is also thought to genetic transmission of keratoconus. Among the possible causes of keratoconus, the hereditary component is considered the most important.
4. Another possible cause is the derivation other diseases or infections or other systemic problems and / or eye.
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