See also prevalence and incidence page for Keratoconus
Prevalance of Keratoconus: 1-in-2000 Americans
Prevalance Rate: approx 1 in 2,000 or 0.05% or 136,000 people in USA [about data]
Prevalance of Keratoconus: the most common corneal dystrophy in the U.S., affecting one in every 2000 Americans. (Source: excerpt from Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease: NEI)
This page presents a variety of statistics about Keratoconus. The term 'prevalence' of Keratoconus usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Keratoconus at any given time. The term 'incidence' of Keratoconus refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Keratoconus diagnosed each year. Hence, these two statistics types can differ: a short-lived disease like flu can have high annual incidence but low prevalence, but a life-long disease like diabetes has a low annual incidence but high prevalence. For more information see about prevalence and incidence statistics.
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