[Refraction epikeratoplasty in correction of high ametropia and treatment of keratoconus].

The results of 48 surgeries (refraction epikeratoplasty) for aphakia, high ametropia, and keratoconus evidence the efficacy of such operation in the afore-said conditions. Further studies are necessary to elucidate the pathogenesis of complications, improve the technique of surgery and technology of the transplant preparation in order to make it more safe and improve its functional results.