Authors
Mamikonyan V. R.
Med.Sc.D., professor, director1
Osipyan G. A.
Ph.D., senior research associate1
Christein Husam
postgraduate student1
1 - Scientific Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11a Rossolimo st., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119435
Conflicts of Interest and Source of Funding
None declared.
Abstract
One of the most common and modern methods of the treatment of early keratoconus is the implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS). The paper addresses published data on recent progress in methods which facilitate ICRS implantation. Femtosecond laser and ICRS of various shape and structure simplify surgical technique and provide adequate effect when correcting irregular astigmatism. Long-term randomized controlled studies in patients with obviously progressive keratoconus are required to demonstrate the stabilization of keratectasia after ICRS implantation.
Key words
corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond laser, intrastromal corneal ring segments, keratoconus, corneal ectasia
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