Keratoconus: Diagnosis and Management

Description:



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.  

Features:

• 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 numerous quick-reference boxes highlighting essential clinical facts, pitfalls, potential complications, and clinical guidelines throughout.  
• Presents 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