IL17A and keratoconus: In contrast, multiple pro-/anti-inflammatory ratios (TNF/TGF-β1, IL-17/IL-10, MCP-1/IL-10, IL-6/IL-10, IL-8/TGF-β1, MCP-1/TGF-β1, IL-6/TGF-β1, and IL-8/IL-10) were significantly elevated in the KC group (<i>p</i> < 0.05), indicating immune imbalance.