Abstract
Among 212 institutionalized mentally retarded, there were 16 patients with keratoconus (7.5%). Eight of the keratoconus cases were unilateral. The possible role of eye rubbing as well as other etiological factors are discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Corneal Transplantation
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Eyeglasses
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Female
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Humans
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Intellectual Disability / complications
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Intellectual Disability / epidemiology*
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Keratoconus / complications
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Keratoconus / epidemiology*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Norway / epidemiology
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Prevalence
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Vision Disorders / epidemiology
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Visual Acuity