Prevalence of Orbscan II corneal abnormalities in relatives of patients with keratoconus

Abstract

Keratoconus traits are common in relatives of patients with keratoconus. There prevalence may have been previously underestimated by using placido image-based topography alone where corneal pachymetry and posterior elevation are not assessed. This study suggests an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance with variable expressivity in some families.