Use of Intra-Corneal Ring Segment INTACS in Treatment of keratocons

Rania Hussein Kasseim;

Abstract


Keratoconus is a non inflammatory ectatic dystrophy characterized by progressive thinning, steepening, and apical protrusion of the cornea. These changes in corneal shape induce irregular astigmatism and myopic shift, causing gradual impairment of vision.


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Title Use of Intra-Corneal Ring Segment INTACS in Treatment of keratocons
Authors Rania Hussein Kasseim
Keywords Use of Intra-Corneal Ring Segment INTACS in Treatment of keratocons
Issue Date 2008
Description 
Keratoconus is a non inflammatory ectatic dystrophy characterized by progressive thinning, steepening, and apical protrusion of the cornea. These changes in corneal shape induce irregular astigmatism and myopic shift, causing gradual impairment of vision.

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