Surgical management of ectatic corneal disorders

Authors

  • Vishal Jhanji Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  • Rasik B B Vajpaye Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Australia.

Abstract

Ectatic disorders of the cornea such as keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration and post–refractive surgery corneal ectasia are characterized by progressive corneal thinning, irregular astigmatism and decreased visual acuity. Over the last decade, there has been a paradigm shift from penetrating keratoplasty to lamellar keratoplasty for the management of primary as well as acquired corneal ectasia. This article reviews some of the surgical approaches to the management of ectatic corneal diseases.

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Published

2010-12-01

How to Cite

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Jhanji V, Vajpaye RBB. Surgical management of ectatic corneal disorders. Hong Kong J Ophthalmol [Internet]. 2010Dec.1 [cited 2024Oct.14];14(1):20-5. Available from: https://hkjo.hk/index.php/hkjo/article/view/49

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2010)

Section

Review Articles

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