Keratoconus and Turnerʼs Syndrome

PURPOSETo report the association of keratoconus and Turnerʼs syndrome in three patients and to review the ophthalmic manifestations of Turnerʼs syndrome. METHODSThree patients with keratoconus and Turnerʼs syndrome were identified and reported in a retrospective review. RESULTSThese three cases represent the first series of patients with keratoconus and Turnerʼs syndrome. All three patients underwent penetrating keratoplasty with good visual rehabilitation. None of the patients had other ocular features associated with Turnerʼs syndrome. CONCLUSIONTurnerʼs syndrome is commonly associated with ocular problems. In this series we identify an association of keratoconus with Turnerʼs syndrome. Clearly, a careful ocular examination in this condition with attention to ocular features of Turnerʼs syndrome is important.