Incidence of keratoconus following allergic conjunctivitis: a multicenter retrospective cohort study using a U.S. healthcare network database
database[Title] 2025-11-23
Summary:
CONCLUSIONS: Allergic conjunctivitis is associated with an elevated risk of keratoconus and an increased need for corneal diagnostic evaluation in children and young adults. These findings support the implementation of enhanced screening and proactive allergy management in this population.