Corneal surgery in keratoconus: which type, which technique, which outcomes?
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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 treatment modalities of corneal surgery available for the management of advanced corneal ectasias.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Eye and Vision
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2326-0254
DOI: 10.1186/s40662-016-0033-y