Keratoconus: Diagnosis and Management

Offering practical clinical guidance for early diagnosis and effective management, Keratoconus: Diagnosis and Management is a concise, easy-to-read guide to help minimize 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 approaches, this comprehensive reference covers the essential information needed by cornea fellows and specialists, general ophthalmologists and residents, and optometrists. INDICE: 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

• ISBN: 978-0-323-75978-6
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 380
• Fecha Publicación: 12/09/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés