الفهرس 
Anatomy of the corneaOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Keratoconus is an ectatic disorder that manifests itself around puberty. Despite the different ways of management of keratoconus, its management is a continuous field of research. The question to be answered is how to stop or even slow the progression of keratoconus? And what is the optimum way of management with the least rate of complication?
In our study that evaluates the effect of Ferrara Ring implantation using femtosecond laser in cases of keratoconus, it was found that there is significant improvement in UCVA and BCVA. These changes were consistent with significant improvement in spherical equivalent. And also there was significant flattening of central cornea with significant improvement in average K.
This new technique, in addition to its efficiency in improving the visual, refractive and keratometric outcomes, is a rather safe technique for management of keratoconus. It delays the need for keratoplasty with its complications. In our study, there were no complications reported. It is also a simple procedure which is easy to be learnt.
So it was found that femtosecond assisted implantation of Ferrara Ring in cases of keratoconus is as effective as safe procedure for management of keratoconus.