New Clinical Pathways for Keratoconus
Thick case note files documenting the progression of keratoconus towards corneal transplantation may soon be a historical anecdote among ophthalmologists. While recent advances in contact lens technology have benefited many patients, the last few years have also seen new and exciting developments in both stabilizing and reversing ectasia, with interventions for visual rehabilitation originally developed in refractive surgery finding new applications in keratoconus. The clinical pathways we outline here attempt to clarify the positioning of new interventions in the treatment of keratoconus with reference to an incomplete evidence base. Clinical pathways for keratoconus will continue to evolve with further innovation and the guidance of future research.
Summary
Thick case note files documenting the progression of keratoconus towards corneal transplantation may soon be a historical anecdote among ophthalmologists. While recent advances in contact lens technology have benefited many patients, the last few years have also seen new and exciting developments in both stabilizing and reversing ectasia, with interventions for visual rehabilitation originally developed in refractive surgery finding new applications in keratoconus. The clinical pathways we outline here attempt to clarify the positioning of new interventions in the treatment of keratoconus with reference to an incomplete evidence base. Clinical pathways for keratoconus will continue to evolve with further innovation and the guidance of future research.