Intracorneal Rings Implantation for correction of Keratoconus

Mai Samir Sayed Hamed;

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 Intracorneal Rings Implantation for correction of Keratoconus
Other Titles تصحيح القرنية المخروطية بزرع حلقات داخل القرنية
Authors Mai Samir Sayed Hamed
Keywords Intracorneal Rings Implantation for correction of Keratoconus
Issue Date 2009
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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