A Possible New Strategy for Non- Surgical Treatment of Keratoconus - Abstract
The onset of keratoconus often occurs during puberty and further progresses during adulthood. Keratoconus is characterized by a weakening of the cornea caused by a destruction of the collagen framework. Among other factors hormonal imbalances have been discussed to be relavant in this process. In particular sex hormones and its precursers seem to play an important role. A recent study has shown significantly lower testosterone levels in male keratoconus patients compared to non-keratoconus males. In this study I am presenting a method to increase testosterone levels without hormone substitution. This may perhaps help in the future to prevent keratoconus from break-out or from progression at least in male.