Offering practical clinical guidance for early diagnosis and effective management, Keratoconus: Diagnosis and Management is a concise, easy-to-read guide to help minimize loss of vision in patients in a way that does not interfere with quality of life. From early diagnosis and intervention through the most up-to-date treatment approaches, this comprehensive reference covers the essential information needed by cornea fellows and specialists, general ophthalmologists and residents, and optometrists.



Provides expert, step-by-step guidance and real-world perspectives from global contributors in the field.


Covers the latest advances in cornea transplantation, corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in adult and pediatric patients, intrastromal corneal rings, intraocular lenses, corneal regeneration, and laser surgery.


Includes quick-reference boxes throughout highlighting essential clinical facts, pitfalls, potential complications, and clinical guidelines.


Presents real-world case studies of actual patient scenarios from early to advanced disease states.


Features high-quality imaging for keratoconus at various stages, including OCT, Brillouin scanning microscopy, Scheimpflug and combined Placido and Scheimpflug, combined Placido and AS-OCT, clinical and surgical photos, and more.


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Section 1: Keratoconus Principles

Chapter 1: Historical Perspectives
Chapter 2: Keratoconus Definitions
Chapter 3: Keratoconus Epidemiology
Chapter 4: Pathophysiology of Keratoconus
Chapter 5: Clinical Course of Keratoconus



Section 2: Diagnosis

Chapter 6: Keratoconus: Classification
Chapter 7: Genetics of Keratoconus
Chapter 8: Biomechanics
Chapter 9: Inflammation in Keratoconus
Chapter 10: Associated Diseases
Chapter 11: Differential Diagnosis of Keratoconus



Section 3: Imaging

Chapter 12: Corneal Topography
Chapter 13: Tomography: Scheimpflug
Chapter 14: Tomography: Scheimpflug and Placido
Chapter 15: Anterior Segment OCT
Chapter 16: Brillouin Scanning Microscopy



Section 4: Non-Surgical Management

Chapter 17: Contact Lenses and Spectacles



Section 5: Surgical Management

Chapter 18: Surgical Planning
Chapter 19: Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (ICRS): Mechanism and Techniques
Chapter 20: Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (ICRS): Results and Complications
Chapter 21: Corneal Crosslinking Physiology and Techniques
Chapter 22: Corneal Crosslinking Results and Complications
Chapter 23: Corneal Crosslinking in Pediatric Patients with Keratoconus
Chapter 24: Iontophoresis-Assisted Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
Chapter 25: Laser Surgery
Chapter 26: Phakic Intraocular Lenses
Chapter 27: Lamellar Keratoplasty
Chapter 28: Penetrating Procedures
Chapter 29: Alternative Techniques
Chapter 30: Cataract Surgery in the Keratoconus Patient



Section 6: Case Studies

Chapter 31: Asymmetric Keratoconus: Case Study
Chapter 32: Central Keratoconus: Case Study
Chapter 33: Very Early Keratoconus: Case Study
Chapter 34: Advanced Keratoconus: Case Study