Misdiagnosis of Hidden Causes of Keratoconus

Underlying conditions list:

The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Keratoconus includes:

• Excessive eye rubbing
• Hard contact lenses
• Retinitis pigmentosa
• Retinopathy of prematurity
• Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
• Leber's congenital amaurosis
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
• Down syndrome
• Osteogenesis imperfecta

Other underlying conditions related to Keratoconus:

• Corneal thinning
• Myopia

Source: Diseases Database

Keratoconus as a symptom:

Conditions listing Keratoconus as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions.

You may also want to research other symptoms in our Symptoms Center.

• Biber-Haab-Dimmer dystrophy
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VI
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, 6B
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, kyphoscoliosis type
• Mental retardation, keratoconus, febrile seizures, and sinoatrial block
• Osteogenesis imperfecta, type 2
• Osteogenesis imperfecta, type 2A
• Osteogenesis imperfecta, type IIB

Discussion of underlying conditions of Keratoconus:

Studies indicate that keratoconus stems from one of several possible causes:

1. An inherited corneal abnormality. About seven percent of those with the condition have a family history of keratoconus.

2. An eye injury, i.e., excessive eye rubbing or wearing hard contact lenses for many years.

3. Certain eye diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity, and vernal keratoconjunctivitis.

4. Systemic diseases, such as Leber's congenital amaurosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Down syndrome, and osteogenesis imperfecta.

About underlying conditions:

With a diagnosis of Keratoconus, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Keratoconus. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Keratoconus. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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