Keratoconus

Diagnosis and Management

Luis Izquierdo, Maria A. Henriquez, Mark J Mannis (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover

632 Seiten

2022
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-323-75978-6 (ISBN)

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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.

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

Erscheinungsdatum	29.09.2022
Verlagsort	Philadelphia
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	1020 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Augenheilkunde
ISBN-10	0-323-75978-5 / 0323759785
ISBN-13	978-0-323-75978-6 / 9780323759786
Zustand	Neuware