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Identification and Treatment of Pediatric Keratoconus

Identification and Treatment of Pediatric Keratoconus

Update: 2024-08-12
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Sruti Rachapudi, MD, MBA, hosts this episode in which Simon Fung, MD, MA(Oxon), FRCOphth, an expert in pediatric cornea and external eye disease, discusses the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric keratoconus. Dr. Fung shares clinical pearls about the differences in pediatric versus adult-onset keratoconus, explaining how pediatric cases require close monitoring and early intervention due to higher prevalence and rapid progression. He also describes the challenges of screening children at a young age and reviews treatment options to stabilize the disease and improve vision.

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Identification and Treatment of Pediatric Keratoconus

Identification and Treatment of Pediatric Keratoconus

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