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This degradation is influenced by proteinases that contribute to a loss of homeostasis and an imbalance in the antioxidant\/oxidative state within the cornea, fostering oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Although these biological processes have been identified primarily through molecular biology research, omics technologies have significantly advanced our understanding of the physiological and pathological phenomena associated with KC. Omics studies encompassing genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics, and metabolomics, have emerged as critical tools in elucidating the complex biological landscape of various diseases, including ocular conditions. The integrative application of these studies has demonstrated their potential in personalizing medicine across diverse fields such as oncology, neurology, and ophthalmology. This review aims to describe findings from omics research applied to keratoconus, highlighting the genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, epigenomic, and metabolomic aspects derived from ocular and other biological samples. Notably, the molecular insights gained from these studies hold promise for identifying biomarkers of keratoconus, which could enhance diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic strategies. 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