Patterns and Classifications in Ectatic Corneal Diseases
Fig. 2.1 The nipple shape of a cone on the tangential curvature map Oval Cone It is larger (5–6 mm), ellipsoid, and commonly displaced inferotemporally (Fig. 2.2). Contact-lens fitting is…
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Clinical Results of Corneal Collagen Cross-linking
Fig. 6.1 Intraoperative topography after epithelial removal showed an increase in power and diameter of the cone, together with flattening of the surrounding zone Fig. 6.2 Intraoperative topography after epithelial…
Diagnostic Tools for Ectatic Corneal Diseases
Fig. 1.1 Paracentral thinning of the cornea Fig. 1.2 Fleischer ring (white arrow) and enlargement of corneal nerves (black arrow) Fig. 1.3 Rizzuti sign Fig. 1.4 Fleischer ring (arrows) seen…
Clinical Application and Decision-making
Fig. 5.1 Case 1 (a) OD Kmax 47.4 D. (b) OD 2 months after: Kmax 48.7 D. (c) OS Kmax of 45.4 D. (d) OS 2 months after: Kmax 47.3…
Corneal Cross-linking in Children
Fig. 8.1 Flowchart to explain the changes of the cornea with age It has already been demonstrated that the corneal stiffness increases by a factor of 2 between the ages…
The Future of Corneal Cross-linking
Fig. 9.1 Therapy-resistant ulcer before (left), and at 60 days after PACK-CXL treatment. Corneal scrapes remained negative for bacteria and fungi (Courtesy of Prof. A. Amraoui, Casablanca, Morocco) Scientific Basis…
Vitreoretinal Endoscopy
Fig. 11.1 Room setup. (a) Endoscopy unit placed on the opposite side of the surgical microscope in relation to the patient’s bed. The setup should allow the surgeon to quickly…
Microincision Vitrectomy Surgery in Infectious Endophthalmitis
Fig. 10.1 Acute post-op endophthalmitis 1 week after uncomplicated extracapsular cataract surgery with severe corneal edema and melting at the limbus (Source: Rezende and Kickinger. Infectious Endophthalmitis. Essentials of Opthalmology,…
Macular Buckling Technique in High Myopia
Fig. 1.1 Retinal detachment secondary to high myopic macular hole (MHRD). (a) Fundus photograph shows a retinal detachment in the posterior pole which extends until the temporal quadrant, but a…
Management of Complicated Vitreoretinal Diseases Using Minimally Invasive Vitrectomy Systems
Fig. 14.1 Self-retaining chandelier endoillumination can free one hand for scleral indentation, and thereby surgeons will achieve more controlled and smooth peripheral vitreous base shaving by themselves without the need…
