review of epidemiological studies on keratoconus prevalence in saudi arabia

2. 37.3%
central
37.1%
southern
10.5%
northern
9.34%
western
5.3%
eastern
AlAbdulmonem,M, 2012

3. Mean: 21.7 yrs
23.3% under 20 years
•Age
No significant difference
•Gender
AlAbdulmonem,M, 2012

4. consanguineous
marriages
exposure
to
ultraviolet
Eye rubbing

5. Asir Province
Incidence
20:100000 Severity
High
Meanage
17.7 years
¾ cases
Assiri, A et al, 2005

6. Asir Province
16%
+ve family
history
16%
Atopic
dermatitis
56%
Atopic
ocular
disease
Assiri, A et al, 2005

7. VA 6/6
CL 93%
Specs.
33%

8. Conclusion:
 Saudi Arabia has a high prevalence due to genetic
and/ or environmental factors.
 Clinically, contact lens correction should be considered
earlier to maximize visual performance.
 More Keratoconus screening should by done in SA.