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Eye Care Archive (Expert Forum)
Keratoconus and estrogen/progesterone replacement
Our Ask A Doctor Ophthalmology Forum is where you can post your question and receive a personal answer from physicians affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Keratoconus and estrogen/progesterone replacement
by ConeyEyeLand, Dec 14, 2005 12:00AM
I have keratocnus. I am a 41 year old female. I have been prescribed estrogen (patch) and progesterone (pill) as part of my treament for Androgenic Alopecia by my endocrinologist.
I've read several abstracts and studies online which state that HRT can cause rapid advancment of keratoconus.
Is this true?
I've read several abstracts and studies online which state that HRT can cause rapid advancment of keratoconus.
Is this true?
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-OD-MP, Dec 14, 2005 12:00AM
dont know. i mean not only do i not know, as far as i understand it the profession as a whole is unsure. there are certainly theories that HRT can progress keratoconus, but i dont think there is a definitive verdict yet.
