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Abdulalieva F.I.

National Centre of Ophthalmology named after acad. Zarifa Aliyeva, 32/15 Javadkhan St., Baku, Azerbaijan, AZ 1114

Epidemiology of keratoconus in different countries

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Abdulalieva F.I.

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Journal: Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2018;134(1): 104‑106

DOI: 10.17116/oftalma20181341104-106

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EPIDEMIOLOGY OF KERATOCONUS IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF KERATOCONUS IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

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Abdulalieva FI. Epidemiology of keratoconus in different countries. Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2018;134(1):104‑106. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/oftalma20181341104-106

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Abstract:

The scientific problem of epidemiology of keratoconus in different countries is covered in the article. The results of original studies were analyzed and a conclusion has been drawn that keratoconus is quite a common disease in the world.

Keywords:

keratoconus
epidemiology
visual acuity
cornea

Authors:

Abdulalieva F.I.

National Centre of Ophthalmology named after acad. Zarifa Aliyeva, 32/15 Javadkhan St., Baku, Azerbaijan, AZ 1114

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