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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Corneal Ectasia in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Ophthalmology, Volume 96, No. 11, Year 1989
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The type of corneal ectasia, the presence of breaks in Descemet's membrane, and the success with contact lens wear or penetrating keratoplasty were studied in 61 patients with corneal ectasia and vernal keratoconjunctivitis. There were 53 patients with keratoconus, 5 with pellucid marginal corneal degeneration, 2 with keratoglobus, and 1 with superior corneal thinning. The high rate of hydrops and the corneal ectasia itself may be related to excessive eye rubbing. Success with contact lens wear or penetrating keratoplasty in vernal keratoconjunctivitis patients with keratoconus is less than in patients with keratoconus alone. © 1989, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Cameron, James A.
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
Al-Rajhi, Ali A.
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
Badr, Ihsan A.
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
Statistics
Citations: 125
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/S0161-6420(89)32677-7
Research Areas
Health System And Policy