Assessment of association of advanced keratoconus with atopy and family history in patients attending to Benghazi Teaching Eye Hospital

Abstract

Introduction: Keratoconus is defined as an asymmetrical and worsening disease with severe effects on the acuity of vision as well as the life quality of the cases.  Aim of the study was to highlight the association between keratoconus with the atopy and family history in patients attending Benghazi teaching Eye Hospital.                                           

Material and Methods: A cross- sectional study was conducted among   patient with keratoconus attending ophthalmology clinics at Benghazi teaching eye hospital, regardless of their sex. Data were collected via a questionnaire-based interview. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS software version 26.Results The study included 100 patients with advanced keratoconus their mean age was 28.7±8.9years, with age range 13- 55 years, and 89% of them aged < 40 years. Male: female ratio was1.04: 1.

Family history recorded in 35% of patients. No difference in family history between males and female p value was 0 .950  History of allergy( atopy) was positive in 69% of patients.

Thus, this study emphasises the necessity to discourage the children from rubbing ayes and  screening of persons with positive family history to identify early. ,

Keyword: Keratoconus,atopy,rubbing eye,family history.