Description
Offering practical clinical guidance for early diagnosis and effective management, Keratoconus: Diagnosis and Management is a concise, easy-to-read guide to help mitigate loss of vision in patients in a way that does not interfere with quality of life. From early diagnosis and intervention through the most up-to-date treatment and surgical approaches, this consolidated reference covers the essential information needed by cornea fellows and specialists, general ophthalmologists, residents, and optometrists.- Provides expert, step-by-step guidance and real-world perspectives from global contributors in the field.- Covers the latest advances in cornea transplantation, corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in adult and pediatric patients, intrastromal corneal rings, intraocular lenses, corneal regeneration, and laser surgery.- Includes quick-reference boxes throughout highlighting essential clinical facts, pitfalls, potential complications, and clinical guidelines.- Presents real-world case studies of actual patient scenarios from early to advanced disease states.- Features high-quality imaging for keratoconus at various stages, including OCT, Brillouin scanning microscopy, Scheimpflug and combined Placido and Scheimpflug, combined Placido and AS-OCT, clinical and surgical photos, and more.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Keratoconus Principles- Chapter 1: Historical Perspectives- Chapter 2: Keratoconus Definitions- Chapter 3: Keratoconus Epidemiology- Chapter 4: Pathophysiology of Keratoconus- Chapter 5: Clinical Course of Keratoconus Section 2: Diagnosis- Chapter 6: Keratoconus: Classification- Chapter 7: Genetics of Keratoconus- Chapter 8: Biomechanics- Chapter 9: Inflammation in Keratoconus- Chapter 10: Associated Diseases- Chapter 11: Differential Diagnosis of Keratoconus Section 3: Imaging- Chapter 12: Corneal Topography- Chapter 13: Tomography: Scheimpflug- Chapter 14: Tomography: Scheimpflug and Placido- Chapter 15: Anterior Segment OCT- Chapter 16: Brillouin Scanning Microscopy Section 4: Non-Surgical Management- Chapter 17: Contact Lenses and Spectacles Section 5: Surgical Management- Chapter 18: Surgical Planning- Chapter 19: Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (ICRS): Mechanism and Techniques- Chapter 20: Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (ICRS): Results and Complications- Chapter 21: Corneal Crosslinking Physiology and Techniques- Chapter 22: Corneal Crosslinking Results and Complications- Chapter 23: Corneal Crosslinking in Pediatric Patients with Keratoconus- Chapter 24: Iontophoresis-Assisted Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking- Chapter 25: Laser Surgery- Chapter 26: Phakic Intraocular Lenses- Chapter 27: Lamellar Keratoplasty- Chapter 28: Penetrating Procedures- Chapter 29: Alternative Techniques- Chapter 30: Cataract Surgery in the Keratoconus Patient Section 6: Case Studies- Chapter 31: Asymmetric Keratoconus: Case Study- Chapter 32: Central Keratoconus: Case Study- Chapter 33: Very Early Keratoconus: Case Study- Chapter 34: Advanced Keratoconus: Case Study
