Prevalence and Associated Factors of Keratoconus in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Purpose: Keratoconus is a progressive corneal ectatic disorder that causes visual impairment, particularly in adolescents and young adults. Evidence on its epidemiology in Latin America and the Caribbean remains limited. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of keratoconus and evaluate associated factors, includi...