Characteristics and risk factors of recurrent keratoconus over the long term after penetrating keratoplasty
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-018-4131-5
Abstract: PurposeTo determine the characteristics and risk factors of recurrent keratoconus (KC) after penetrating keratoplasty (PK).MethodsWe enrolled patients who had maintained clear grafts for at least 10 years after PK based on their medical records. Patients were… read more here.
Keywords: group; risk factors; characteristics risk; recurrent keratoconus ... See more keywords
Topographic and Biomechanical Changes after Application of Corneal Cross-Linking in Recurrent Keratoconus
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16203872
Abstract: Background: Recurrent keratoconus (RKC) develops as a progressive thinning of the peripheral and the inferior cornea after keratoplasty, in both graft and host, causing secondary astigmatism, refractive instability, and reduced visual acuity. We evaluated the… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; biomechanical changes; cross linking; recurrent keratoconus ... See more keywords