Keratoconus is a well-known cause of severe vision impairment and reduced quality of life. It is a bilateral progressive thinning of the central and paracentral cornea with myopia and irregular astigmatism. It is one of the major problems affecting sight with progressive corneal ectasia. The management of keratoconus includes the use of glasses and contact lenses and performing keratoplasty.
A new treatment called corneal collagen cross-linking may help slow down the keratoconus progression, possibly preventing the need for a corneal transplant. Join eminent ophthalmologist Dr. Ashok Sharma in an exclusive SIPHER session , where he will discuss “Keratoconus: Preferred Practice Patterns” on 10 th March 2023, 6:00 PM IST onwards. Session highlights Causes and early diagnosis of keratoconus Modern methods to treat keratoconus Recent advances in non-surgical treatment methods in…
