Acquired posterior keratoconus.
نویسنده
چکیده
A case of acquired posterior keratoconus is presented. As in developmental cases the vision was moderately reduced and the condition was not progressive. Posterior keratoconus is usually developmental in origin, but trauma has been implicated in some cases.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of ophthalmology
دوره 71 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987