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Review
. 2017 Dec;6(2):245-262.
doi: 10.1007/s40123-017-0099-1. Epub 2017 Jul 28.

Keratoconus Treatment Algorithm

Konstantinos D Andreanos  1 , Kate Hashemi  2 , Myrsini Petrelli  3 , Konstantinos Droutsas  3 , Ilias Georgalas  3 , George D Kymionis  3
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Review

Keratoconus Treatment Algorithm

Konstantinos D Andreanos et al. Ophthalmol Ther. 2017 Dec.

Abstract

Keratoconus management has significantly changed over the last two decades. The advent of new interventions such as cornea cross-linking, intrastromal corneal ring segments, and combined treatments provide corneal clinicians a variety of treatment options for the visual rehabilitation of keratoconus patients. This review summarizes current evidence for these treatments and highlights their place in keratoconus management while new promising emerging therapies are being investigated.

Keywords: Accelerated cross-linking; CXL plus; Corneal cross-linking; Epi-on cross-linking; Intrastromal corneal ring segments; Keratoconus treatment algorithm.

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Keratoconus treatment algorithm. VA visual acuity, RGP rigid gas-permeable lens, DALK deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, PK penetrating keratoplasty, CL contact lens, Sp spectacle, CXL cornea cross-linking, PRK photorefractive keratectomy, RLE refractive lens exchange
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