Designation
Cornea Specialist and Consultant Ophthalmologist
Institution
Sungai Buloh Hospital
Qualification
Masters in Ophthalmology in University Malaya 14 years ago. She had
her general ophthalmic training in Sungai Buloh Hospital and sub-specialised training in
cornea and external eye diseases in the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, United
Kingdom.
Special field of interest
Cornea and external eye diseases
Abstract
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Corneal Surgery in Keratoconus |
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Keratoconus is a disease characterized by progressive thinning, bulging and distortion of cornea. Advanced cases usually present with loss of vision due to high irregular astigmatism. It has significant adverse effects not only on vision but also on quality of life. A majority of these cases require surgical intervention.
The main goal of treatment for keratoconus has changed over the last few years from that aiming to improve visual acuity with keratoplasty to a number of relatively new procedures focused on the prevention of disease progression or to restore/support contact lens tolerance.
This review provides an update on the current treatment modalities of cornea surgery available for the management of keratoconus. |
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