title: Surgical treatment of calcific band keratopathy.
abstract: A surgical technique utilizing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and a Fisch drill with a diamond burr for removal of calcific band keratopathy is presented. Use of a diamond burr is an effective and simple method of removing resistant calcium deposits from the cornea without causing significant scarring.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003318:Corneal Opacity / Q000601:surgery*; D004492:Edetic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014792:Visual Acuity
chemical_list: D004492:Edetic Acid