Keratoconus: Available Treatment Options

keratoconus; a review and current surgical options

keratoconus is a non-inflammatory, progressive thinning process of the cornea. it is a relatively common disorder of unknown etiology that can involve each layer of the cornea and often leads to high myopia and astigmatism. computer- assisted corneal topography devices are valuable diagnostic tools for the diagnosis of subclinical keratoconus and for tracking the progression of the disease. the...

Keratoconus Treatment Algorithm

Keratoconus management has significantly changed over the last two decades. The advent of new interventions such as cornea cross-linking, intrastromal corneal ring segments, and combined treatments provide corneal clinicians a variety of treatment options for the visual rehabilitation of keratoconus patients. This review summarizes current evidence for these treatments and highlights their plac...

‘Current Surgical Options for Visual Rehabilitation in Keratoconus’

How to select among available options for the treatment of multiple myeloma.

The introduction of novel agents (thalidomide, bortezomib and lenalidomide) in the frontline therapy of multiple myeloma has markedly improved the outcome both in younger patients who are candidates for high-dose therapy plus autologous stem-cell transplantation (HDT/ASCT) and in elderly patients. In the HDT/ASCT paradigm, novel agents may be used as induction therapy or after HDT/ASCT as conso...

Words of wisdom: Re: Chronic pudendal neuromodulation: expanding available treatment options for refractory urologic symptoms.

AIMS Chronic pudendal nerve stimulation (CPNS) is a logical alternative particularly in those who fail sacral stimulation. We evaluated symptoms, complications, and satisfaction after CPNS. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed patients having a tined lead placed at the pudendal nerve via the ischial-rectal approach. Demographics, history, complications, and pre-implant voiding diary data were ...