Aguilar MG, Castillo NF, de la Fuente TMA

Language: Spanish
References: 4
Page: 130-132
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ABSTRACT

The keratoconus is included within the degenerative corneal alterations that produce a deformation of progressive thinning. This alteration is of central or paracentral predominance and the cornea tends to form a conical shape, it is usually hereditary origin. Topography has made early detection possible. Treatment which begins with the surgical procedure of penetrating keratoplasty.

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