Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Combined Modality Therapy » Photochemotherapy » Corneal Cross-Linking
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Drug Therapy » Photochemotherapy » Corneal Cross-Linking
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Phototherapy » Photochemotherapy » Corneal Cross-Linking
Description
An ophthalmic treatment used to prevent weakening or bulging of the CORNEA in corneal ECTASIA, e.g., post-LASIK ectasia, KERATOCONUS and pellucid marginal corneal degeneration. It uses UV-A and RIBOFLAVIN to crosslink and strengthen COLLAGEN fibers within the cornea. MeSH
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