Modern treatment options for the therapy of keratoconus

published online 05 January 2007.

Abstract

The following case report describes the implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) and the postoperative contact lens treatment in a 42-year-old patient with bilateral advanced keratoconus.

The patient had a preoperative contact lens intolerance. After femtosecond laser assisted surgery and the implantation of ICRS new custom mini-scleral contact lenses were fitted. The postoperative subjective and objective contact lens tolerance was excellent.

Keywords: Keratoconus, Intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS), Femtosecond laser, Mini-scleral contact lenses

a EJK Niederrhein, Klinik für refraktive und Ophthalmochirurgie, Fahrner Str. 133, D-47169 Duisburg, Germany

b Institut für Augenoptik und Optometrie, Am Buchenbaum 21, D-47051 Duisburg, Germany

Corresponding author. Tel.: +49 203 25365; fax: +49 203 299203.

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PII: S1367-0484(06)00162-7

doi:10.1016/j.clae.2006.12.004

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