Corneal crosslinking without epithelial removal

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Authors

William Trattler · Woolfson Eye Institute

Jonathan M. Woolfson · Georgetown University Medical Center

Roy S. Rubinfeld · Georgetown University

Abstract

Epithelium-on CXL using this new protocol halted the progression of keratoconus and ectasia after LASIK. It was safer and provided more rapid visual recovery than CXL with epithelial removal, allowing routine bilateral, simultaneous treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Corneal surgery and disorders Corneal Surgery and Treatments Glaucoma and retinal disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Volume 44, Issue 11, pp. 1363-1370

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2018.07.029

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