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Classification of KC is the first step in approaching the disease because the severity of the disease and the stage at which the patient is diagnosed and treated affect treatment results. KC can be classified according to the morphology of the cone and the pattern of corneal topography.
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Sinjab, M.M. (2012). Classifi cations and Patterns of Keratoconus and Keratectasia. In: Quick Guide to the Management of Keratoconus. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21840-8_2
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