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Recent Updates in Intrastromal Corneal Rings

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Abstract Background: Keratoconus is a disorder that causes myopia and irregular astigmatism by causing gradual corneal steep-ening, usually below the cornea's center, as well as eventual central and para-central corneal thinning. Aim of Study: The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of femtosecond laser-assisted intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation in the management of keratoconus. Patients and Methods: A study of 40 keratoconus patients' eyes was conducted retrospectively. The research was con-ducted at the AL-Azhar University Hospital's outpatient clinic during the period between January 2020 till January 2021. Results: Non-significant difference in patient satisfaction had been reported in the study group versus the control group. 80% of participants of two segment group were satisfied by the results compared to 70% of participants of the 355 keraring group. Conclusion: Intrastromal corneal ring segments have the benefits of being reversible, changeable, and relatively safe. It is a low-cost technique which prevents or merely postpones penetrating keratoplasty in keratoconic patients.

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10.21608/mjcu.2021.217868

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Keratoconus, Intrastromal corneal ring, Ker-arings, Astigmatism, femtosecond laser

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AHMED E. ABD ELRAHMAN AHMED, M.Sc.;

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ADEL HASSOUNA, M.D.

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HASSAN

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METWALLY, M.D

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The Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University

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89

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December

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22432

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2021-12-01

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2021-09-07

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2021-12-01

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0045-3803

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2536-9806

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The Medical Journal of Cairo University

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Recent Updates in Intrastromal Corneal Rings

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22 Jan 2023