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VOLUME 11 , ISSUE 1 ( January-December, 2024 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Hydrops as a Presenting Sign of Keratoconus in Down Syndrome: Case Report, Literature Review, and the Need for a Public Health Strategy

Adel Barbara, Cosimo Mazzotta, Mazen Sinjab, Ramez Barbara

Keywords : Case report, Central corneal thickness, Cornea, Down syndrome, Genetics, Keratoconus

Citation Information : Barbara A, Mazzotta C, Sinjab M, Barbara R. Hydrops as a Presenting Sign of Keratoconus in Down Syndrome: Case Report, Literature Review, and the Need for a Public Health Strategy. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2024; 11 (1):1-4.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10025-1205

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 07-03-2025

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2025; The Author(s).


Abstract

This case study highlights a 12-year-old male with Down syndrome (DS) presenting with hydrops as the initial sign of keratoconus in the left eye and concurrent keratoconus in the right eye. The discussion stresses the frequent occurrence of keratoconus among individuals with DS, emphasizing the significance of early diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, the discussion proposes a plan for a comprehensive public health strategy to address the unique challenges associated with keratoconus in this population.

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