Keratoconus
Conditions
Brief summary
The biomarker study adds to our previous study on biomarkers in tear fluid. In this study the investigators examine wether the biomarker levels are in correlation with the disease level and duration of disease. The questionnaire study focuses on the patients perspective. With a validated questionnaire fore keratoconus patient it examine the patients self.-evaluated visual challenges and quality of life
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Aarhus
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Keratoconus residint in the Central Denmark Region
Exclusion criteria
* Other eye diseases * Ocular traumas.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Protein levels in tear fluid, saliva and blood(plasma) | fall 2018 |
| Ranch analysis of questionnaire | fall 2018 |
Outcome results
None listed