Traumatic shattering of intrastromal corneal ring segments.
Long-term stability of intrastromal corneal ring segments is important in maintaining patients' corrected distance visual acuity and avoiding injury to the local tissues. We report a case of traumatic shattering of intrastromal segments due to blunt trauma, with successful removal of the fragments.
Liu
Anthony
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Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California 94305, USA.
Manche
Edward E
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D000328:Adult; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D020878:Device Removal; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007640:Keratoconus / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery