Comparison of standard and accelerated corneal cross‐linking for the treatment of keratoconus: a meta‐analysis

M Shajari, CM Kolb, B Agha, G Steinwender… - Acta …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To compare results between standard and accelerated corneal collagen cross‐
linking (CXL) for the treatment of progressive keratoconus. Methods We performed literature …

The biology of corneal cross-linking derived from ultraviolet light and riboflavin

MR Santhiago, JB Randleman - Experimental Eye Research, 2021 - Elsevier
Over the past 20 years, corneal crosslinking (CXL) has been used by surgeons to halt
progression in eyes with keratoconus. We reviewed the literature regarding the mechanism …

One-year outcomes of conventional and accelerated collagen crosslinking in progressive keratoconus

VWS Chow, TCY Chan, M Yu, VWY Wong, V Jhanji - Scientific reports, 2015 - nature.com
We compared one-year outcomes of conventional (3 mW/cm2, 365-nm ultraviolet-A light, 30
minutes) and accelerated (18 mW/cm2, 365-nm ultraviolet-A light, 5 minutes) collagen …

Accelerated corneal collagen crosslinking: technique, efficacy, safety, and applications

CS Medeiros, NT Giacomin, RL Bueno… - Journal of Cataract & …, 2016 - Elsevier
Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) is an approach used to increase the biomechanical
stability of the stromal tissue. Over the past 10 years, it has been used to halt the progression …

Long-term safety and efficacy of corneal collagen crosslinking in a pediatric group with progressive keratoconus: a 7-year follow-up

J Polido, MEX dos Santos Araújo… - American Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose To assess effectiveness and safety of corneal crosslinking (CXL) to reduce
keratoconus (KC) progression and improve visual acuity among children with progressive …

Evaluation of keratoconus disease with tear cytokine and chemokine levels before and after corneal cross-linking treatment

N Acar Eser, O Dikmetas, S Kocabeyoglu… - Ocular Immunology …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives To compare tear cytokine and chemokine levels of keratoconus (KC) patients
with controls to perceive etiology distinctly and to clarify the molecular changes after cross …

Pediatric keratoconus

Y Gupta, C Devi, K Priyadarshini, S Mandal… - Survey of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Keratoconus is a common pediatric corneal disease, leading to vision impairment and
amblyopia. Compared to its adult counterpart, pediatric keratoconus has an advanced …

Intraoperative OCT pachymetry in patients undergoing dextran-free riboflavin UVA accelerated corneal collagen crosslinking

M Rechichi, C Mazzotta, S Daya, R Mencucci… - Current Eye …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: To assess intraoperative corneal pachymetry in patients undergoing accelerated
corneal collagen crosslinking with a dextran-free riboflavin solution. Methods: Prospective …

Collagen crosslinking with conventional and accelerated ultraviolet-A irradiation using riboflavin with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

AM Hagem, A Thorsrud, GF Sandvik, M Råen… - Journal of Cataract & …, 2017 - Elsevier
Purpose To evaluate corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) with conventional and accelerated
ultraviolet-A (UVA) irradiation using riboflavin with methylcellulose. Setting Department of …

Comparison of changes in central corneal thickness during corneal collagen cross-linking, using isotonic riboflavin solutions with and without dextran, in the treatment …

N Zaheer, WA Khan, S Khan, MAM Khan - Cornea, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: To compare intraoperative changes in central corneal thickness (CCT) during
corneal cross-linking, using 2 different isotonic riboflavin solutions either with dextran or with …