Combined Intacs SK and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking for the Treatment of Keratoconus
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Combined Intacs SK and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking for the Treatment of Keratoconus
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of the combined treatment of Intacs SK (Severe keratoconus) and corneal collagen crosslinking in the management of advanced keratoconus (KC). Setting: Private laser center, Haifa, Israel. Affiliated to Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem. Methods: This is a retrospective study. Intacs SK were implanted using manual technique in eyes with moderate-tosevere keratoconus ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2277-3800,2277-4203
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10025-1020