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Published in: Ophthalmology and Therapy 1/2019

Open Access 01-10-2019 | Cataract | Review

Current Trends in Modern Visual Intraocular Lens Enhancement Surgery in Stable Keratoconus: A Synopsis of Do’s, Don’ts and Pitfalls

Authors: Iraklis Vastardis, Despoina Sagri, Sofia Fili, Peter Wölfelschneider, Markus Kohlhaas

Published in: Ophthalmology and Therapy | Special Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Keratoconus is a relatively common ectatic, non-inflammatory corneal disorder that involves gradual visual deterioration through progressive alteration of the shape of the cornea. The corneal thinning, irregular astigmatism and higher order aberrations that occur as the disease progresses pose major challenges in the visual rehabilitation of such patients. This paper summarizes the current literature regarding the results of visual enhancement procedures in patients with stable keratoconus treated with standalone anterior or posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation and monofocal, toric or multifocal toric intraocular lens implantation following phacoemulsification for age-related cataract extraction or refractive lens exchange.
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Metadata
Title
Current Trends in Modern Visual Intraocular Lens Enhancement Surgery in Stable Keratoconus: A Synopsis of Do’s, Don’ts and Pitfalls
Authors
Iraklis Vastardis
Despoina Sagri
Sofia Fili
Peter Wölfelschneider
Markus Kohlhaas
Publication date
01-10-2019
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Ophthalmology and Therapy / Issue Special Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 2193-8245
Electronic ISSN: 2193-6528
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-019-00212-1
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