Depression among keratoconus patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Keratoconus (KC) is a chronic corneal disease that typically presents in early adulthood, and may potentially result in poor mental health in affected individuals. The evidence regarding the association of depression with KC is controversial. Hence, we investigated the association between depression and KC via a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

Five electronic medical databases (PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and CINAHL Complete) were systematically queried for English-language records from their inception to January 8, 2024. We include observational studies that measured the risk of depression or compared depression scores in KC patients in comparison to healthy ones. The Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale was utilized to assess bias

SUBMITTER: Moshfeghinia R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11621007 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature