Pediatric keratoconus: a review of the literature

S Mukhtar, BK Ambati - International ophthalmology, 2018 - Springer
Purpose To describe the epidemiology and prevalence, rates of progression, difference
between adult and pediatric populations, and therapeutic approaches to pediatric …

Intracorneal ring segments in ectatic corneal disease–a review

DP Piñero, JL Alio - Clinical & experimental ophthalmology, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
The purpose of this review is to collect and summarize all the scientific literature regarding
the use of intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) in corneal ectatic disease. These implants …

The prevalence of refractive errors among adults in the United States, Western Europe, and Australia.

JH Kempen, P Mitchell, KE Lee, JM Tielsch… - … (Chicago, Ill.: 1960), 2004 - europepmc.org
Methods Counts of persons with phakic eyes with and without spherical equivalent refractive
error in the worse eye of+ 3 diopters (D) or greater,-1 D or less, and-5 D or less were …

Parasurgical therapy for keratoconus by riboflavin–ultraviolet type A rays induced cross-linking of corneal collagen: preliminary refractive results in an Italian study

A Caporossi, S Baiocchi, C Mazzotta… - Journal of Cataract & …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness of riboflavin–ultraviolet type A rays induced cross-
linking of corneal collagen in reducing progression of keratoconus and in improving visual …

Modified intracorneal ring segment implantations (INTACS) for the management of moderate to advanced keratoconus: efficacy and complications

AJ Kanellopoulos, HP Lawrence, HD Perry… - Cornea, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of modified intracorneal ring segment
implantation (INTACS) in the management of moderate and advanced keratoconus (KCN) …

One-year results of intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation (KeraRing) using femtosecond laser in patients with keratoconus

E Coskunseven, GD Kymionis, NS Tsiklis… - American journal of …, 2008 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To report the results of intrastromal corneal ring segment [ICRS](KeraRing;
Mediphacos, Belo Horizonte, Brazil) implantation using a femtosecond laser (IntraLase …

Long-term follow-up of Intacs in keratoconus

GD Kymionis, CS Siganos, NS Tsiklis… - American journal of …, 2007 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To evaluate long-term follow-up of Intacs microthin prescription inserts (Addition
Technology, Inc, Fremont, California, USA) for the management of keratoconus. DESIGN: A …

Reshaping procedures for the surgical management of corneal ectasia

M Ziaei, A Barsam, N Shamie, D Vroman, T Kim… - Journal of Cataract & …, 2015 - Elsevier
Corneal ectasia is a progressive, degenerative, and noninflammatory thinning disorder of
the cornea. Recently developed corneal reshaping techniques have expanded the treatment …

Effect of treatment sequence in combined intrastromal corneal rings and corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconus

E Coskunseven, MR Jankov, F Hafezi… - Journal of Cataract & …, 2009 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE: To compare 2 sequences of combined intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS)
implantation and ultraviolet/riboflavin–mediated corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) in …

Long-term follow-up of intrastromal corneal ring segments in keratoconus

L Torquetti, RF Berbel, P Ferrara - Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 2009 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To report the long-term follow-up of Ferrara intrastromal corneal ring segment
(ICRS) implantation for the management of keratoconus. SETTING: Private clinic, Belo …