title: Anterior lamellar keratoplasty assisted by IntraLase™ femtosecond laser in a pediatric patient.
abstract: A 14-year-old boy affected by keratoconus underwent an anterior lamellar keratoplasty assisted by IntraLase femtosecond laser (Abbott Medical Optics, Abbott Park, IL). Results after 2 years of follow-up indicate the procedure may be safe and effective in pediatric patients.
authors.affiliation: Ophthalmology Department, Bambino Gesú Children’s Hospital, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Buzzonetti
authors.forename: Gianni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Petrocelli
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Laborante
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D063171:Corneal Pachymetry; D019781:Corneal Topography; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007640:Keratoconus / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D054018:Lasers, Excimer / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology