- Feb 16, 2011
- 13
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- SUNY Optometry
- City
- Deerfield
- State
- IL
PRESERVING VISION IN KERATOCONUS THROUGH EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO
Keratoconus is far more prevalent than ever thought before. Numerous studies suggest that it is found in as many as 1:300 individuals of one degree or another. The disease impacts lives in dramatic ways and can reduce quality of life for those inflicted. Today we have developed diagnostic and therapeutic technologies that can preserve vision for patients with keratoconus.
Early diagnosis prior to significant vision loss is a key to vision preservation. Although standard ophthalmic examination can detect keratoconus, it typically happens after the disease has reduced vision. New advanced technologies have the ability to detect the presence of early keratoconus prior to significant vision loss.
Additionally, corneal cross linking has been shown to be highly effective in halting the progression of the disease. New methods are being developed that are highly effective and minimally invasive, thus allowing for early intervention. This course will review the most current information on advanced diagnostic technologies as well as corneal cross linking technologies that all have the goal of vision preservation in keratoconus.
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CEwire2025 Live Dates: January 26, April 6, June 8, September 7, 2025
Time: 7:45PM - 8:45PM ET
Location: Virtual Room 4
Credit Hours: 1
Synchronous COPE ID: 95132-TD
Asynchronous COPE ID: 95133-TD
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S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO
Keratoconus is far more prevalent than ever thought before. Numerous studies suggest that it is found in as many as 1:300 individuals of one degree or another. The disease impacts lives in dramatic ways and can reduce quality of life for those inflicted. Today we have developed diagnostic and therapeutic technologies that can preserve vision for patients with keratoconus.
Early diagnosis prior to significant vision loss is a key to vision preservation. Although standard ophthalmic examination can detect keratoconus, it typically happens after the disease has reduced vision. New advanced technologies have the ability to detect the presence of early keratoconus prior to significant vision loss.
Additionally, corneal cross linking has been shown to be highly effective in halting the progression of the disease. New methods are being developed that are highly effective and minimally invasive, thus allowing for early intervention. This course will review the most current information on advanced diagnostic technologies as well as corneal cross linking technologies that all have the goal of vision preservation in keratoconus.
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CEwire2025 Live Dates: January 26, April 6, June 8, September 7, 2025
Time: 7:45PM - 8:45PM ET
Location: Virtual Room 4
Credit Hours: 1
Synchronous COPE ID: 95132-TD
Asynchronous COPE ID: 95133-TD
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