Thermokeratoplasty for keratoconus.
Thermokeratoplasty for keratoconus was performed in 29 eyes with follow-up periods ranging from less than four months to 24 months. Twelve patients obtained visual acuity better than 6/12 (20/40). Five patients required corneal transplantation.
D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007640:Keratoconus / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D014792:Visual Acuity