Luis Izquierdo & Maria A. Henriquez & Mark J Mannis
Date of Publication: 10/2022
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 inte ...view more
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.
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.
Key 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 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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Author Information
Edited by Luis Izquierdo, MD, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Chair, Department of Ophthalmology
Oftalmosalud Instituto de Ojos
Lima, Peru; Maria A. Henriquez, MD, PhD, Chief of the Research Department, Oftalmosalud Instituto de Ojos
Professor of Ophthalmology
Universidad San Martin de Porras
Lima, Peru and Mark J Mannis, MD, FACS, 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 1 Keratoconus: A Brief History 2 Keratoconus: Definitions 3 Epidemiology of Keratoconus 4 Genetics of Keratoconus 5 Pathophysiology of Keratoconusid 6 Biomechanics of Keratoconus SECTION 2 Clinical Classification and Course 7 Keratoconus Classification Systems 8 Clinical Course and Progression of Keratoconus SECTION 3 Diagnosis and Associated Disorders 9 Differential Diagnosis of Keratoconus 10 Keratoconus: Associated Systemic Diseases 11 Inflammation in Keratoconus 12 Psychology of Keratoconus 13 Artificial Intelligence in Keratoconus SECTION 4 Imaging 14 Corneal Topography in Keratoconus 15 Scheimpflug Imaging for Keratoconus and Ectatic Disease 16 Dual Scheimpflug Tomography and Placido Topography 17 Ocular Wavefront Analysis. 18 Epithelial Thickness Mapping for Keratoconus Screening by VHF Digital Ultrasound or Anterior Segment OCT 19 Confocal Microscopy 20 Other Diagnostic Imaging Tools for Keratoconus SECTION 5 Non-Surgical Management 21 Keratoconus: Diagnosis and Management With Spectacles and Contact Lenses SECTION 6 Surgical Management 22 Surgical Planning in Keratoconus 23 Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments Mechanism and Techniques 24 Anatomy of Intracorneal Ring Segments for the Treatment of Keratoconus and Other Corneal Ectasias 25 Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments: Outcomes and Complications 26 Corneal Cross-Linking: History, Physiology, and Techniques 27 Corneal Cross-Linking: Results and Complications 28 Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Pediatric Patients With Keratoconus 29 Corneal Laser Surgery for Keratoconus 30 Phakic Intraocular Lenses 31 Lamellar Keratoplasty in Keratoconus 32 Penetrating Keratoplasty in Keratoconus 33 Combined Procedures for Keratoconus 34 Alternative Surgical Techniques: Bowman’s Layer Transplantation and Stromal Regenerating Techniques 35 Cataract Surgery in the Keratoconus Patient 36 Cellular Therapy of the Corneal Stroma: A New Type of Corneal Surgery for Keratoconus and Corneal Dystrophies—A Translational Research Experience 37 Medical and Surgical Management of Corneal Hydrops SECTION 7 Case Studies 38 Central Keratoconus: Case Study 39 Very Early Keratoconus: Case Study 40 Advanced Keratoconus: Case Study INDEX
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Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Chair, Department of Ophthalmology
Oftalmosalud Instituto de Ojos
Lima, Peru; <STRONG>Maria A. Henriquez</STRONG>, MD, PhD, Chief of the Research Department, Oftalmosalud Instituto de Ojos
Professor of Ophthalmology
Universidad San Martin de Porras
Lima, Peru and <STRONG>Mark J Mannis</STRONG>, MD, FACS, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, UC Davis Health System Eye Center, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, USABooksNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
