This corneal ectasia is usually central and symmetric (unlike keratoconus) and does not induce irregular astigmatism. However, it can also, in some instances, assume a keratoconus-like form. It is seen usually after more than 1 year after laser in situ keratomileusis and progresses to a ...
Another type of reflex is the ‘scissor reflex’, which occurs with a high degree of irregular corneal astigmatism, such as keratoconus. These reflexes can be difficult or simply not possible to neutralise. Keratoconus is a corneal ectasia, characterised by progressive stromal thinning and conical ...
LASIK surgery is often touted as a quick and easy way to say goodbye to wearing corrective lenses forever. You may even have a few friends who swear by LASIK. Perhaps they’re pushing you to hop aboard the LASIK train too. If so, you probably learned that there is no absolute answer t...
How to Enhance a LASIK and Avoid Ectasia. (cover story)Shows examples of ecstasia after LASIK enhancement and discusses the proper steps refractive surgeons should do to avoid post-operative ecstasia. Rise of ecstasia cases due to patient self-referrals; Need for careful data gathering for ...
How to treat an extensive form of primary intestinal lymphangiectasia? World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21: 7320-7325.Troskot R, Jurčić D, Bilić A, Gomerčić-Palčić M, Težak S, Brajković I. How to treat an extensive form of primary intestinal lym- phangiectasia?. World J...
intestinallymphangiecWe report a case of a 42-year-old man with a raredisorder known as primary intestinal lymphangiectasia,which is characterized by dilated intestinal lymphaticsthat lead to the development of protein-losingenteropathy. The patient presented with a grand malseizure caused by ...
Knowing how to best correct the induced irregular astigmatism and ametropia is equally important for patient retention. A Clear Treatment Strategy Assure patients that surgical intervention (penetrating or deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty) is only a "last resort...