Summary: Keratoconus is degenerating disorder of the eye which results in the conical shape and the progressive thinning of the cornea and represents a major cause of corneal transplantations in developed countries. Keratoconus is a complex disease with multifactorial etiology. Despite extensive studies, the specific mechanisms underlying the development of keratoconus and its relationship to inheritance or environment remain not fully understood.
Słowa kluczowe: stożek rogówki, etiologia, genetyka, czynniki środowiskowe, stres oksydacyjny, apoptoza.
Keywords: keratoconus, etiology, genetics, environmental factors, oxidative stress, apoptosis.