Corneal modeling of keratoconus by conductive keratoplasty

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2005 Jan;31(1):190-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.10.042.

Abstract

We evaluated the effect of conductive keratoplasty (CK) applications for corneal modeling to treat keratoconus or post-laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) corneal ectasia in 3 patients. Treating keratoconus with CK applications resulted in more regular topography with visual improvement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Collagen / metabolism
  • Cornea / physiology*
  • Corneal Topography
  • Electrocoagulation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Keratoconus / physiopathology*
  • Keratoconus / surgery*
  • Male
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Collagen