Incidence and prevalence of keratoconus in Denmark

Wiley - Tập 85 Số 8 - Trang 890-892 - 2007
Kim Nielsen1, Jesper Hjortdal1, Ellen A. Nøhr2, Niels Ehlers1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
2Danish Epidemiology Science Centre, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark

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Abstract.Purpose:  To estimate the prevalence and incidence of hospitalized keratoconus (KC) in Denmark.Methods:  Data extracts from the National Patient Registry under the National Board of Health (which covers the entire Danish population) were analysed.Results:  The prevalence of KC was estimated at 86 patients per 100 000 residents and the incidence at 1.3 per 100 000 per year.Conclusion:  KC is rather widespread in Denmark, with more than 4600 affected individuals.

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Wiley

Tập 85 Số 8

890-892

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