Textbook on Keratoconus: New Insights

This book explains the new options in management for keratoconus patients including a wide variety of new surgical options like intracorneal rings, Phakic intraocular lenses, topographic guided photorefractive keratectomy, improved lamellar transplant techniques, femtosecond laser corneal transplants and collagen corneal cross-linking to prevent the progression of the disorder. In this book Dr Barbara has put together a distinguished panel of experts in the diagnosis and management of keratoconus. Outlines the management options and its attendant challenges for clinicians managing patients with keratoconus. This book will be of great benefit to those who manage keratoconus now and in the future and ultimately the benefit should be realized by keratoconus patients who struggle daily with the challenge of achieving good vision. Present in this textbook are theoretical and practical knowledge available on keratoconus, including the newest diagnostic tools and treatment modalities. This book is useful for practising Ophthalmologists.