Diabetes Mellitus and Keratoconus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Xing-Xuan DongKai-Fan LiuMiao ZhouGang LiangChen-Wei Pan

Published in: Cornea (2021)

This meta-analysis indicates that current literature does not support a significant association between diabetes and keratoconus. Further studies with more definite control for confounders and well-designed cohorts or interventions are warranted.

Keyphrases

systematic review
case control
glycemic control
type diabetes
meta analyses
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
skeletal muscle
weight loss
insulin resistance