Table 1 Survey interview questionnaire
Question 1 | What is keratoconus? |
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Correct answers: | - Thinning of the cornea (56 %) - Irregular astigmatism (68 %) - Protrusion of the cornea (64 %) |
Question 2 | Are there risk factors for the occurrence of keratoconus? |
Correct answers: | - Positive family history (79 %) - Allergies (48 %) - Younger age (29 %) |
Question 3 | What are triggers for the onset of keratoconus? |
Correct answers: | - Eye rubbing (69 %) - Puberty (16 %) - Pregnancy (4 %) |
Question 4 | What are symptoms of keratoconus? |
Correct answers: | - Deterioration of vision (short-sightedness, astigmatism) (97 %) - Double vision (shadow vision) (31 %) - Light sensitivity (13 %) |
Question 5 | What are consequences of untreated keratoconus? |
Correct answer: | - Visual deterioration (86 %) - Inability to wear glasses (65 %) - Inability to wear contact lenses (38 %) - Restriction of current occupation (8 %) - Need for a corneal transplant (36 %) |
Question 6 | What are treatment options for keratoconus? |
Correct answers: | - Glasses (33 %) - Rigid contact lenses (81 %) - Corneal cross-linking (100 %) - Corneal transplant (72 %) |