 | The IJKECD is a peer-reviewed journal covering keratoconus and other ectatic corneal diseases, including pellucid marginal degeneration, Terrien's marginal degeneration, keratoglobus and iatrogenic keratoconus. Studies dealing with epidemiology, genetics, pathology and corneal biomechanics are welcomed. The journal covers new diagnostic tools that aid in the diagnosis of keratoconus and ectatic corneal diseases, including their role in refractive surgery. The journal deals with new treatment modalities, such as collagen corneal cross-linking, intrastromal corneal rings, anterior lamellar keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty and the applications of femtosecond lasers in penetrating keratoplasty and corneal surgery. In addition, the journal covers the use of excimer laser in corneal surgery. Special interest is drawn to contact lenses and their use in keratoconus and ectatic corneal diseases. | ||
| Published by | Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers | ||
| Year publication | 2012 | Frequency (Publish per Year) | 3 |
| ISSN (print) | 2277-3800 | ISSN (online) | 2277-4203 |
| Journal discipline | Medical Sciences | Full text language | English |
| Journal Website | http://www.ijkecd.com/ | ||
| Editor in Chief | Adel Barbara | ||
| Abbreviated Name | — | Country | India |
| ISI | Scopus | ||
| Journal is indexed by | IndexCopernicus, EBSCO, Genamics Journal Seek, Google Scholar, Ulrich, ProQuest, KINDCONGRESS, KindCongress | ||
| Impact Factor | Date added to KC | 19 Apr 2023 | |
October 26, 2024
