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The research addresses pediatric keratoconus clinical profile and management strategies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>METHODS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A retrospective cohort study was conducted from 2022 to 2023, reviewing medical records of pediatric keratoconus patients. Demographic data, clinical characteristics, risk factors, presenting symptoms, and treatment outcomes were recorded. Severity staging was performed based on Amsler\u2013Krumeich\u2019s classification.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>RESULTS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study included 218 eyes from 109 pediatric keratoconus patients, with 65% of male and 35% of female patients. Decreased vision was the most common symptom (92%), and risk factors included a family history of keratoconus (9%) and vernal keratoconjunctivitis (6%). Stage 1 was the most frequent in both age groups (&lt;14 years and \u2265 14 years). Treatment strategies included corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL), hard contact lenses, corneal rings, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DLK), and penetrating keratoplasty. Significant improvements were observed in visual acuity, refractive errors, and tomographic parameters following these interventions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>CONCLUSION:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study provides valuable insights into pediatric keratoconus in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and interventions for better outcomes. Larger, multicenter prospective studies are essential for a comprehensive understanding of pediatric keratoconus and its optimal management. 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