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.
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Herausgeber*in
Professor of Ophthalmology
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Chair, Department of Ophthalmology
Oftalmosalud Instituto de Ojos
Lima, Peru
Chief of the Research Department, Oftalmosalud Instituto de Ojos
Professor of Ophthalmology
Universidad San Martin de Porras
Lima, Peru
Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, UC Davis Health System Eye Center, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA
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
