In vivo confocal laser microscopy of morphologic changes after small incision lenticule extraction with accelerated cross-linking (SMILE Xtra) in patients with thin corneas and high myopia
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-017-3811-x
Abstract: PurposeTo evaluate the microstructural modifications and safety of small incision lenticule extraction combined with accelerated cross-linking (SMILE Xtra) in high myopia and thin corneas by means of in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) and 3D–OCT after… read more here.
Keywords: thin corneas; vivo confocal; lenticule; smile xtra ... See more keywords
Individualized corneal cross-linking with riboflavin and UV-A in ultra-thin corneas: the sub400 protocol.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2020.12.011
Abstract: PURPOSE To determine whether corneal cross-linking with individualized fluence ("sub400 protocol") is able to stop keratoconus progression in ultra-thin corneas with 12-month follow-up. DESIGN Retrospective, interventional case series. METHODS Thirty-nine eyes with progressive keratoconus and… read more here.
Keywords: sub400 protocol; thin corneas; ultra thin; cross linking ... See more keywords
Corneal Cross-linking in Thin Corneas: 1-Year Results of Accelerated Contact Lens-Assisted Treatment of Keratoconus.
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DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20190903-01
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of accelerated contact lens-assisted cross-linking (A-CACXL) for patients with keratoconus and thin corneas. METHODS This retrospective study included consecutive patients undergoing A-CACXL for progressive keratoconus from 2015 to… read more here.
Keywords: minimum corneal; corneal; corneal thickness; contact lens ... See more keywords
Current concepts in crosslinking thin corneas
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1403_18
Abstract: Corneal cross-linking (CXL), introduced by Wollensak et al. in 2003, is a minimally invasive procedure to halt the progression of keratoconus. Conventional CXL is recommended in eyes with corneal thickness of at least 400 microns… read more here.
Keywords: cxl; ophthalmology; crosslinking thin; concepts crosslinking ... See more keywords