Keratoconus (eBook)

Keratoconus is a progressive disease of the cornea which can lead to blindness as irregular astigmatism increases. The study of the ectasic diseases of the cornea has evolved considerably in the last several years and this has brought new tools for the keratoconus diagnosis and treatment. A better understanding of treatment options can enhance visual rehabilitation and prevent blindness in these patients.

This book provides the reader deeply and updated information on keratoconus treatment. Written by experts from worldwide, the book presents clinical, genetic, metabolic and biomechanical aspects in the development of the disease, the proper intervention time, the imaging tests used for diagnosis and keratoconus monitoring, as well as details on new surgical procedures (as contact lenses and laser technologies) using modern methods with wide technological application. Two pioneers in the keratoconus treatment bring their valuable contribution in specific chapters.

Ophthalmologists will find a practical and useful approach of new technologies to get the best results for their patients. This book will really impact changes in the therapeutic conduct of corneal surgeons.

Edna Almodim, MD is currently director of the Provision Eye Hospital of Maringá, PR, Brazil and the Brazilian Society of Cataract and Intraocular Implants general secretary and Member of the Brazilian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Deliberative Council. She is a former president of Brazilian Society of Administration in Ophthalmology (SBAO) and the founder of the Umuarama Eye Bank. In 2019, she was elected president of the Brazilian Society of Ophthalmology. Dr. Almodin has a great experience in Ophthalmology, especially in the field of cataract surgery, refractive surgery, keratoconus, high myopia, and strabismus. She has been invited to speak and teach several national and international meetings. 

Belquiz Amaral Nassaralla, BSc, MD, PhD has a Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Sciences (1980) and Licentiate Degree in Biology (1983), from the University of Brasilia. She holds a fellowship  in Cornea and External Eye Diseases at the Hilton Rocha Institute (1991), fellowship in Oculoplastic Surgery at the Hilton Rocha Institute (1992), and a research fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the University of Southern California / Doheny Eye Institute, USA (1994). In 2000, Dr. Nassaralla holds her Ph.D. in Ophthalmology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. She has published several international peer-reviewed journal articles and 32 book or book chapters. She is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Goiania Eye Institute with sub-specialties in Cornea, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, External Eye Diseases and Plastic Eye Surgery. She has been invited to speak and teach several national and international meetings and has won awards for her contribution.

Jordana Sandes Barbosa, MD, PhD completed a cornea and external eye diseases fellowship at the Federal University of Goias (2010-2012) and received her specialist degree in ophthalmology from the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB), Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology (CBO). She holds her master's degree in Health Sciences at the Federal University of Goias (2014-2016) and her PhD in Health Sciences at the same institution (2017-2021). She is a preceptor member of the cornea department at the Federal University of Goias. Dr Jordana is co-director of the Bueno Medical Center Oftalmologia and also works as ophthalmologist at the Núcleo de Medicina Ocular.  She has experience in the field of Ophthalmology with emphasis on cataracts, cornea, keratoconus and external eye diseases. Dr. Jordana is heavily involved in the practice and research of keratoconus management and has published several peer-reviewed articles in the field. She has been invited to speak and teach several national and international meetings.