Utilization of refractive surgery technology in keratoconus and corneal transplants
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1Service d'ophtalmologie, Bordeaux, France; Service d'ophtalmologie CHU Pellegrin, place Amélie Raba-Léon, 33 000 Bordeaux, France. joseph.colin@chu-bordeaux.fr
Abstract:
Keratoconus is considered a contraindication for refractive surgery because of the potential corneal instability following surgery. On the other hand, penetrating keratoplasty is the usual surgical modality when the keratoconic patient cannot tolerate a contact lens. In some selected cases, when the central cornea is still transparent, refractive surgical procedures, particularly Intacs implantation, may be used to help the patient to improve visual function.
