Vision-Related Quality of Life in Iraqi Keratoconus Patients: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Nonsurgical Interventions

Surgical interventions, particularly ICRS and PKP, are associated with superior QoL compared with nonsurgical options in Iraqi patients with KC. These findings underscore the importance of incorporating patient-reported outcomes into clinical decision-making and support individualized, stage-based surgical referral, especially in resource-limited settings.