Keratoconus in Thyroid Gland Dysfunction
Conditions
Brief summary
Hormonal imbalances are likely to affect the corneal metabolism and may be also associated with Keratoconus. Among the various endocrinologic dysfunctions assumed so far, thyroid gland dysfunction (TGD) (hypo- or hyperthyroidism; comprised as TGD) is frequently associated with eye diseases such as Graves disease
Detailed description
Aim of the work We aim to examine the prevalence of KC among patients already diagnosed by endocrinologist with TGD. Materials and methods Our Screening for KC will include evaluation of the demographic data and complete ophthalmological examination of the patients using: VA Refraction K reading Slit lamp examination Pentacam Study design Epidemiological study Inclusion citeria All patients diagnosed as thyroid gland dysfunction Control group Exclusion criteria Uncooperative patients
Interventions
OTHERno intervention
no intervention
Sponsors
Fayoum University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All patients diagnosed as thyroid gland dysfunction
Exclusion criteria
* Uncooperative patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prevalence of keratoconus in thyroid gland dysfunction | we will recruit patients who meer the inclusion criteria during the study period April-August 2020 | Our Screening for KC will include evaluation of the demographic data and complete ophthalmological examination of the patients using: VA Refraction K reading Slit lamp examination Pentacam |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed