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Surgical Management of Keratoglobus

M. Yahya Neama, MD, FRCS

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M. Yahya Neama, MD, FRCS, explains the step-by-step surgical management of keratoglobus. After performing a 360 degree peritomy, the surgeon gently debrides epithelial cells. A donor cornea with 5-mm of scleral rim is anchored to the scleral bed. Six months after this surgery, one can perform PKP.

Posted: 1/23/2012

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Surgical Management of Keratoglobus

M. Yahya Neama, MD, FRCS

M. Yahya Neama, MD, FRCS, explains the step-by-step surgical management of keratoglobus. After performing a 360 degree peritomy, the surgeon gently debrides epithelial cells. A donor cornea with 5-mm of scleral rim is anchored to the scleral bed. Six months after this surgery, one can perform PKP.

Posted: 1/23/2012

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Richard Martinez

9 years ago

HOW THICK WAS THE FINAL CENTRAL THICKNESS AFTER THE SURGERY. AROUND 1000 MICRONS??

Ubaida Almoufti

10 years ago

We are proud of you Dr Yahya God bless you

Mohamed Almousa

11 years ago

very nice surgery but can you tell us about the case after PKP and the vision thanks my friend

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