Explore the transformative benefits of corneal cross-linking with this comprehensive book. Keratoconus, a progressive corneal disease, has seen significant advancements in both detection and treatment methods. This book provides in-depth knowledge about these advancements and the role of corneal cross-linking in keratoconus treatment.
Key features of the book include:
– Explanation of Keratoconus: Understand this progressive corneal disease, its complex inheritance pattern, and how environmental factors influence its progression.
– Role of Corneal Cross-Linking: Discover the potential benefits of corneal cross-linking, an innovative, less invasive alternative to penetrating keratoplasty for treating progressive keratoconus, even in pediatric patients.
– Stopping Keratoconus Progression: Learn how corneal cross-linking can halt keratoconus progression and enhance contact lens tolerance.
– Improved Contact Lens Fitting: Find out how postoperative corneal topographic changes after corneal cross-linking can improve contact lens fitting, even in cases of severe cone development.
– Early Diagnosis Importance: The book emphasizes the critical role of early or subclinical keratoconus detection in screening candidates for refractive corneal surgeries.
Overall, this book offers hope to individuals with keratoconus to regain their eyesight and improve their quality of life. With advancements in keratoconus detection and corneal cross-linking treatment detailed, this book is an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand and combat this disease. Read more [javascript:void(0)].
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Alma Biscevic Maja Bohač (Editor)
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