Abstract:Purpose: To develop a new method of femtosecond laser-assisted refractive autokeratoplasty (FRAK) in advanced keratoconus and to evaluate preliminarily early clinical results. Methods: A total of 17 patients with stable advanced keratoconus and a mean age of 33 ± 8.4 years were included in the study. FRAK was performed in all cases with the IntraLase 60 kHz (Abbott Medical Optics Inc.). A 2-step resection of corneal stroma was performed using the femtosecond laser, with the generation of a circular corneal fla… Show more
Keratectasia (KE) ranks as one of the main causes of impaired vision. The pathology is characterized by progressive thinning of the cornea, which causes its deformation, the appearance of irregular astigmatism, and the reduction of vision acuity. The article reviews modern surgical methods that can be used to prevent the progression and treat various types of KE.
Keratectasia (KE) ranks as one of the main causes of impaired vision. The pathology is characterized by progressive thinning of the cornea, which causes its deformation, the appearance of irregular astigmatism, and the reduction of vision acuity. The article reviews modern surgical methods that can be used to prevent the progression and treat various types of KE.
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