Corneal Collagen Cross-link Therapy for Keratoconus

Download or read book Corneal Collagen Cross-link Therapy for Keratoconus written by Joren Bonderud and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keratoconus is a corneal condition that affects 1 in 2000 people. It causes symptoms including blurry, distorted, and irregular vision that cannot be fully corrected by traditional glasses. Patients with this condition can suffer a decrease in the quality of their life, depending on the severity and progression of the disease. In severe cases, a corneal transplant is needed which can be dangerous, expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful. Corneal Collagen Cross-linking is a procedure that involves treating the eye with topical Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) and Ultraviolet light in order to strengthen the thinning corneal tissue. This procedure has given eye professionals hope for reducing the need for corneal transplants. Also, there is evidence that this procedure can reduce the incidence of severe complications. The information in this literature review is provided by the tireless effort of researchers from 1998 until the present.