Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2011;29(4):373-376

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-0160.2011.04.020

Advances in application of femtosecond for keratoconus

Zi-xian, DONG

Keywords

Femtosecond laser; Crosslinking; Keratoconus; keratoplasty

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Keratoconus is a corneal ectasia disease that dramatically affects visual function.Currently,the treatment approach of keratoconus includes wearing of spectacles or contact lenses,epikeratophakia,keratoplasty,etc.Femtosecond laser is a type of infrared laser operated in pulse form,which is accurate,safe and simple in operation.This technique has been applied in keratoplasty,intrastromal corneal ring implantation and cross-linking.Combination therapy may achieve better outcome.This review focuses on the related application of femtoseeond laser in keratoconus treatment.