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Side effects of corneal collagen crosslinking?
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Crosslinking: Corneal cross linking is a procedure designed to strengthen the chemical bonds in the cornea to prevent or stabilize ectasia (usually from keratoconus or following lasik). This uses uv light and a photosensitizer. Possible side effects include corneal swelling, infection, temporary haziness, and scarring. See http://eyewiki.Aao.Org/corneal_collagen_cross-linking for much more detail.
Answered 6/12/2017
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Crosslinking (CXL): Side effects or risks with CXL depend on the technique. Eli-Off - where the epithelium is removed - has more risk - as the epithelium has to heal over 3 to 5 days. In contrast, epithelial-On (where the epithelium is not removed) has minimal risk, and patients can return to normal activities the next day. With Epi-Off - the main risks are infection and corneal haze. Thankfully- these are uncommon
Answered 9/11/2017
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