Keratoconus: Diagnosis and Management

by Luis Izquierdo MD, PhD (Editor), Maria A. Henriquez MD, PhD (Editor), Mark J. Mannis MD, FACS (Editor)

Overview

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. 

• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323759786
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	10/13/2022
Pages:	632
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

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

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Expert clinical guidance on keratoconus—from diagnosis through management