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Panorama of the Treatment of Keratoconus in 2020

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This chapter presents a broad overview of the most promising methods of diagnosis and treatment in keratoconus. Some techniques are currently being applied with good results, while others have a great future in terms of efficacy and predictability. We are also presenting our insights on the different alternatives to correct keratocnus and visually rehabilitate our patients.

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Carriazo, C., Cosentino, M.J. (2021). Panorama of the Treatment of Keratoconus in 2020. In: Carriazo, C., Cosentino, M.J. (eds) New Frontiers for the Treatment of Keratoconus. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66143-4_1

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