[HTML][HTML] Corneal structure and transparency

KM Meek, C Knupp - Progress in retinal and eye research, 2015 - Elsevier
The corneal stroma plays several pivotal roles within the eye. Optically, it is the main
refracting lens and thus has to combine almost perfect transmission of visible light with …

Corneal cross-linking: the science beyond the myths and misconceptions

RS Rubinfeld, C Caruso, C Ostacolo - Cornea, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: There has been a recent explosion in the variety of techniques used to accomplish
corneal cross-linking (CXL) for the treatment of ectatic corneal diseases. To understand the …

Randomized controlled trial comparing transepithelial corneal cross-linking using iontophoresis with the Dresden protocol in progressive keratoconus

M Lombardo, D Giannini, G Lombardo, S Serrao - Ophthalmology, 2017 - Elsevier
Purpose To compare clinical outcomes of transepithelial corneal cross-linking using
iontophoresis (T-ionto CL) and standard corneal cross-linking (standard CL) for the …

Two-year outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of transepithelial corneal crosslinking with iontophoresis for keratoconus

M Lombardo, S Serrao, G Lombardo… - Journal of Cataract & …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Two-year outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of transe... : Journal of Cataract & Refractive
Surgery Two-year outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of transepithelial corneal …

Theranostic‐guided corneal cross‐linking: Preclinical evidence on a new treatment paradigm for keratoconus

G Lombardo, GM Bernava, S Serrao… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Theranostics is an emerging therapeutic paradigm of personalized medicine; the term refers
to the simultaneous integration of therapy and diagnostics. In this work, theranostic‐guided …

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 …

Adverse events after riboflavin/UV-A corneal cross-linking: a literature review

S Serrao, G Lombardo, M Lombardo - International ophthalmology, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Riboflavin/UV-A corneal cross-linking (CXL) for treating keratoconus
and iatrogenic corneal ectasia has been well-established as first treatment option to stabilize …

Ultraviolet A-induced oxidation in cornea: characterization of the early oxidation-related events

C Zinflou, PJ Rochette - Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 2017 - Elsevier
Exposure to sunlight ultraviolet-A (UVA), the main component of solar UV reaching the eyes,
is suspected to play an important part in the onset of ocular pathologies. UVA primary …

[HTML][HTML] All-optical method to assess stromal concentration of riboflavin in conventional and accelerated UV-A irradiation of the human cornea

G Lombardo, NL Micali, V Villari… - … & visual science, 2016 - tvst.arvojournals.org
Purpose: We investigated the concentration of riboflavin in human donor corneas during
corneal cross-linking using two-photon optical microscopy and spectrophotometry. Methods …

Predicting corneal cross-linking treatment efficacy with real-time assessment of corneal riboflavin concentration

M Lombardo, GM Bernava, S Serrao… - Journal of Cataract & …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: To assess predictability of tissue biomechanical stiffening induced by UV-A light-
mediated real-time assessment of riboflavin concentration during corneal crosslinking (CXL) …