Keratoconus
Springer Verlag, Singapore
978-981-19-4264-8 (ISBN)
The book covers the newer diagnostic techniques and various treatment procedures for keratoconus, helping in diagnosing keratoconus in the early stages and closely watching the progression. It discusses various contact lenses to improve vision quality; widely used collagen crosslinking, and its various modifications for halting the progression. It also explains the surgical approach for keratoconus, such as penetrating keratoplasty, lamellar keratoplasty and other lens-assisted procedures.
The book is relevant for general ophthalmologists and cornea specialists.
Dr. Sujata Das is a faculty member at the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Bhubaneswar, India, and the Medical Director of Drushti Daan Eye Bank at Bhubaneswar. She received her basic medical degree and postgraduate training in Ophthalmology from Berhampur University, Odisha, India. She completed her subspecialty training in Cornea and Anterior Segment from LVPEI, Hyderabad, India. She also completed her ICO Fellowship in Cornea at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany, and Clinical Fellowship in Cornea at the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital and CERA, Melbourne University, Australia. She has pursued an Advanced Management Program for Healthcare from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, India, and received a D.Sc. (honoris causa) from the Ravenshaw University, Odisha, India. She is a recipient of the Developing Country Eye Researcher Award from the ARVO Foundation, and an Achievement Award from the AAO. She is also the recipient of numerous awards from the All-India Ophthalmological Society. She has served as a member of the ORBIS faculty for the evaluation of subspecialty education program in Cornea. Dr. Das is presently involved in research encompassing corneal infections, eye banking, and genetic analysis of Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy.
Epidemiology of Keratoconus.- Etiology and Risk Factors of Keratoconus.- Biomechanics of Keratoconus.- Pathophysiology and Histopathology of Keratoconus.- Clinical Diagnosis of Keratoconus.- Classifications and Patterns of Keratoconus.- Differential Diagnosis of Keratoconus.- Keratoconus in Children.- Allergic Eye Disease and Keratoconus.- Topography and Tomography of Keratoconus.- Newer Diagnostic Technology for Diagnosis of Keratoconus.- Risk Factors and Management of Acute Corneal Hydrops in Keratoconus.- Contact Lenses for Keratoconus.- Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.- Penetrating Keratoplasty in Keratoconus.- Lamellar Keratoplasty in Keratoconus.- Intracorneal Ring Segments in Keratoconus.- Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implantation in Kertaoconus.- Stromal Augmentation Techniques for Keratoconus.- Cataract Surgery in Keratoconus.- Refractive Surgery in Management of Keratoconus.- Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis and Management of Keratoconus.- Changing Paradigm in the Diagnosis and Management of Keratoconus.
Erscheinungsdatum | 14.11.2023 |
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Zusatzinfo | 116 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white; XIII, 299 p. 117 illus., 116 illus. in color. |
Verlagsort | Singapore |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Augenheilkunde |
Schlagworte | collagen crosslinking • contact lenses • Corneal topography • Ectatic Corneal Disorders • intracorneal ring segments • Keratoplasty |
ISBN-10 | 981-19-4264-1 / 9811942641 |
ISBN-13 | 978-981-19-4264-8 / 9789811942648 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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