Atypical unilateral superior keratoconus in young males

Generally in keratoconus the corneal apex displacement is inferior in position and bilateral in expression. Two young male keratoconic subjects enrolled in the Dundee University Scottish Keratoconus Study (DUSKS) demonstrated with corneal topography the presence of unilateral superior keratoconus. S...

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Published in:Contact lens & anterior eye 2005-12, Vol.28 (4), p.177-179
Main Authors: Weed, K.H., McGhee, C.N.J., MacEwen, C.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Contact lenses
Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear
Cornea - pathology
Corneal Topography
Humans
Keratoconus - pathology
Keratoconus - therapy
Male
Prosthesis Design
Prosthesis Fitting
Superior keratoconus
Visual Acuity
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Summary:Generally in keratoconus the corneal apex displacement is inferior in position and bilateral in expression. Two young male keratoconic subjects enrolled in the Dundee University Scottish Keratoconus Study (DUSKS) demonstrated with corneal topography the presence of unilateral superior keratoconus. Successful visual rehabilitation of a superior cone with contact lens fitting represents a particular challenge to the contact lens practitioner. This report discusses the management of two such cases.
ISSN:1367-0484
1476-5411
DOI:10.1016/j.clae.2005.10.002