Open AccessCollagen cross-linking with riboflavin and ultraviolet-A light in keratoconus: One-year results
Author(s) -
María Clara Arbelaez,
Maria Bernardita Sekito,
Camila Vidal,
Sanak Roy Choudhury
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
oman journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 0974-7842
pISSN - 0974-620X
DOI - 10.4103/0974-620x.48420
Subject(s) - keratometer , keratoconus , riboflavin , corneal collagen cross linking , medicine , ophthalmology , visual acuity , ultraviolet light , ultraviolet a , cornea , dermatology , chemistry , biochemistry , photochemistry
The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of riboflavin-ultraviolet type A (UV-A) light rays induced cross-linking of corneal collagen in improving visual acuity and in stabilizing the progression of keratoconic eyes. The method of corneal cross-linking using riboflavin and UV-A light is technically simple and less invasive than all other therapies proposed for keratoconus. It is the only treatment that treats not only the refractive effects of the condition but the underlying pathophysiology.