mainly on the lens capsule, ciliary body, zonules, corneal endothelium, iris and pupillary margin. There is insufficient evidence to support the use of corneal pachymetry for the management of PXF.
Applicable CPT / HCPCS / ICD-10 Codes Background References Policy Scope of Policy This Clinical Policy Bulletin addresses corneal remodeling. Medical Necessity Post-Cataract Post-Transplant Corneal Surgery Aetna considers correction of surgically induced astigmatism with a corneal relaxing incision (includin...
The development of chitosan-based biomaterials has potential for many applications due to its minimal foreign body sensation and intrinsic antibacterial properties. The field of tissue engineering allows the development of artificial cornea that adheres to the native cornea. Thus, it is necessary to ...