Crosslinking a keratokonus

Title in English crosslinking and keratoconus
Authors

SYNEK Svatopluk

Year of publication 2011
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Česká oční optika
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Medicine

Citation
Field ORL, ophthalmology, stomatology
Keywords crosslinking, keratoconus
Description Crosslinking is a new method of treatment.UV rays create collagen fibers chaining in corneal stroma. The method is very effective in earlier stage of disease. We must protect endothelium by vitamin B2. Results show slowing of progression and in some cases stabilization of refractive errors. These changes are follow up till 12 months after session.

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