Prevalence and Corneal Morphometry of Pediatric Keratoconus: A Two-Year Cross-Sectional Study in Ukraine
Keywords:
gastrostomy, Complications, Percutaneous, endoscopic, keratoconus, omega-3, cornea, pentacam, astigmatism. wartime.Abstract
This study aimed to assess the prevalence and corneal morphometric characteristics of pediatric keratoconus in children aged 6–16 years in Ukraine, using data collected over a two-year period. Participants were stratified by age group (6–10 and 10–16 years) and keratoconus diagnosis status based on corneal topography. Significant differences in corneal thickness and curvature were observed across groups. These findings highlight the need for early screening and morphometric monitoring in children during puberty to facilitate timely diagnosis and intervention.
Observations: Significant improvements in corneal parameters and Omega-3 indices were observed in children after supplementation.
Conclusions and Importance: Nutritional support may serve as an accessible therapeutic option in resource constrained setting.
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