The aims, design and findings of the retrospective study evaluating the 3-year clinical outcomes of isolated Bowman layer transplantation using femtosecond laser as a treatment for patients with progressive keratoconus is discussed in this touchOPHTHALMOLOGY interview with Dr Ana Mercedes García-Albisua (Hospital “Luis Sánchez Bulnes”, México City, México) as well as how possible complications of this procedure may be minimised.
The presentation entitled ‘Bowman Layer Transplantation Using a Femtosecond Laser: 3 Years Results’ was presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, April 22-26, 2022
Questions:
- Could you tell us a little about your retrospective study and its findings?
- Which patients are the ideal candidates for this treatment and in whom is it contraindicated?
- What is known about possible complications of this procedure and how may these be minimised?
Disclosures: Ana Mercedes García-Albisua has nothing to disclose in relation to this video.
Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Shanice Allen.
Filmed in coverage of the virtual ASCRS 2022.
