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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
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
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| no intervention | Other | no intervention |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| prevalence of keratoconus in thyroid gland dysfunction | 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 | we will recruit patients who meer the inclusion criteria during the study period April-August 2020 |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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we will enroll all patients who meet the inclusion criteria and signed a written informed consent form
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Fayoum University | Al Fayyum | 63514 | Egypt |
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blood sample to measure thyroid profile