AbstractA new technique is presented for the treatment of secondary calcific band keratopathy. The Nd:YAG laser was used for the disruption and removal of corneal calcium deposits. This technique was used in seven cases with satisfying results.KeywordsCalcific band keratopathyNd:YAG laserGet full access to this articleView all access options for this article.Get accessReferences1. Miller S. Clinical Ophthalmology. Wright ed, 1988; 142.2. Breinin E.M. , Devoe A.G. Chelation of calcium with EDTA in band keratopathy and corneal calcium affections. Arch Ophthalmol 1954; 52: 846–9.3. Wood T.O. , Walker G.G. Treatment of band keratopathy. Am J Ophthalmol 1975; 80: 3–553.4. Bokosky J.E. , Meyer R.F. , Sugar A. Surgical treatment of calcific band keratopathy. Ophthalmic Surg 1985; 16: 645–7.
