Effectiveness of intracorneal ring segments for keratoconus. Issue 4 (July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Park, Se Eun; Tseng, Michael; Lee, Jimmy K.
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in ophthalmology. Volume 30:Issue 4(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-07
• Subjects: ABCD grading system -- corneal collagen cross-linking -- femtosecond laser -- intrastromal corneal ring segments -- keratoconus; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases -- Indexes; Eye Diseases -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Indexes; Review Literature -- Periodicals; Vision Disorders -- Indexes; Vision Disorders -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000582
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-8738

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: To review the efficacy of intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) for keratoconus and with other interventions such as contacts lens, keratoplasty, and corneal collagen cross-linking. Recent findings: Changes in ICRS thickness and size, combination of procedures, and the adaptation of a more sophisticated classification system have broadened our application of ICRS. Recent studies have shown the long-term efficacy of ICRS in visual acuity, keratometry, and astigmatism. Summary: Studies have demonstrated the short-term and long-term efficacy of ICRS implantation in patients with keratoconus.