Keratoconus Diagnosis and Management

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

• Presents 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. 

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