The SNP, rs6795735 (ADAMTS9) was significantly associated with KC (p = 3.5 × 10− 4) when both genders were assessed, whereas rs5749482 (TIMP3) was only associated in males (p = 7.7 × 10− 4) following Bonferroni multiple correction. This evidence concerns the gene ADAMTS9 and keratoconus.