Case Reports
doi: 10.1038/eye.2014.146.
Epub 2014 Jul 4.
Bilateral superior keratoconus: two case reports
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- DOI: 10.1038/eye.2014.146
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Case Reports
Bilateral superior keratoconus: two case reports
Eye (Lond).
2014 Oct.
Abstract
Purpose: To present two cases of the rare entity of bilateral superior keratoconus and to review the literature regarding presentation and clinical findings.
Methods: Case report based on chart review.
Results: Two patients presented to our corneal service with clinical and topographical features of superior keratoconus.
Conclusion: The unusual clinical and topographical findings of superior keratoconus are presented and treatment options are considered.
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Pentacam-refractive maps of the right and left eyes of Case 1.
Pentacam-refractive maps of the right and left eyes of Case 2.
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