Corneal surgery in keratoconus: which type, which technique, which outcomes?

Corneal surgery in keratoconus: which type, which technique, which outcomes?

Keratoconus is a disease characterized by progressive thinning, bulging, and distortion of the cornea. Advanced cases usually present with loss of vision due to high irregular astigmatism. A majority of these cases require surgical intervention. This review provides an update on the current treatmen...

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Veröffentlicht in:Eye and vision (Novato, Calif.) Calif.), 2016-01, Vol.3 (1), p.2-2, Article 2
Hauptverfasser: Arnalich-Montiel, Francisco, Alió Del Barrio, Jorge L, Alió, Jorge L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Eye
Eyes & eyesight
Keratoconus
Methods
Ophthalmology
Review
Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Keratoconus is a disease characterized by progressive thinning, bulging, and distortion of the cornea. Advanced cases usually present with loss of vision due to high irregular astigmatism. A majority of these cases require surgical intervention. This review provides an update on the current treatment modalities of corneal surgery available for the management of advanced corneal ectasias.
ISSN:2326-0254
2326-0246
2326-0254
DOI:10.1186/s40662-016-0033-y