Keratoconus -Diagnosis and management
This course will cover 1. Early Diagnosis of keratoconus Using Tomography, Recognizing red flags and progression indicators. 2. Step-by-Step Stage-Based Management strategies according to the severity and progression of the disease: • Contact lenses, Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL),lasers • Intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) and CAIRS • Implantable collamer lenses • Lamellar and penetratring keratoplasty • Newer and evolving treatment modalities 3. Comprehensive Review of all these procedures, selection criteria, Indications and contraindications for each modality emerging technologies will be discussed. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: • Diagnose keratoconus early using tomographic clues • Classify the condition according to its severity and Choose the most appropriate management strategy for each stage • Plan individualized treatment protocols to maximise visual outcomes
