Corneal ring implants for nearsightedness (myopia)

References

Citations

  1. Azar DT, Primack JD (2004). Intrastromal corneal ring segments for low and high myopia. In M Yanoff, JS Duker et al., eds., Ophthalmology, 2nd ed., pp. 212–217. St. Louis: Mosby.


Author: Robin Parks, MSLast Updated: July 7, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology

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