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Changing Paradigm in the Diagnosis and Management of Keratoconus

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Keratoconus is a corneal ectatic disorder that was described more than 150 years ago. Originally thought to be a rare disease, it is now known to be much more common. Advancements of refractive surgeries have made it crucial to diagnose keratoconus in early stages to prevent post-refractive surgery ectasia. The past 30 years have seen a revolution in the field of corneal imaging and diagnosis of keratoconus. As our understanding of the disease increases, more and more options of treatment are being explored. This chapter gives an overview of the advancements in diagnosis and management of keratoconus.

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Deshmukh, R.S., Vaddavalli, P.K. (2022). Changing Paradigm in the Diagnosis and Management of Keratoconus. In: Das, S. (eds) Keratoconus. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4262-4_23

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