Epikeratoplasty for traumatic corneal ectasia.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy of epikeratoplasty in a case of traumatic corneal ectasia.


METHODS
Epikeratoplasty using a manually dissected donor lenticule was used to treat traumatic corneal ectasia after an iron nail injury.


RESULTS
No intra- or postoperative complication was encountered. At the end of 6 months' follow-up, the patient's best corrected visual acuity was 6/12.


CONCLUSIONS
Epikeratoplasty is a useful technique to treat traumatic corneal ectasia.
Vajpayee
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Sharma
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Saxena
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Dada
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D002648:Child; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D019781:Corneal Topography; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007640:Keratoconus / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008670:Metals; D014792:Visual Acuity
D008670:Metals