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
Long-term Corneal Biomechanical Properties of Thin Corneas After Small Incision Lenticule Extraction Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Study.
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DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20241204-02
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate long-term corneal biomechanical changes in thin corneas after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). METHODS Patients with indications for SMILE were enrolled in this study between November 2017 and March 2018. Patients were… read more here.
Keywords: biomechanical properties; long term; corneal; corneal biomechanical ... 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