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http://www.drpeyman.ir Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) ALIREZA PEYMAN, MD ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
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http://www.drpeyman.ir CXL with riboflavin and ultraviolet-A irradiation introduced in 1998 Spoerl E, Huhle M, Seiler T. Induction of cross-links in corneal tissue. Exp Eye Res. 1998;66:97–103.
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http://www.drpeyman.ir Indications Cornea ectasias KC PMD Iatrogenic ectasias Post-LASIK keratectasia Infectious ulcers Corneal edema
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http://www.drpeyman.ir Importance of age of the patient <10 years old 10-20 years 20-30 30-40 >40
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http://www.drpeyman.ir Technique Using a wavelength of 370 nm with an accumulated irradiance of 5.4 J/cm 2 ensures that the exposure of all structures is below harmful levels
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http://www.drpeyman.ir Epi-Off Epi-On Penetration of riboflavin Role of oxygen
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http://www.drpeyman.ir Irradiation Conventional Accelerated Pulsed
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http://www.drpeyman.ir Complications Significant haze CTK Infection
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http://www.drpeyman.ir Combinations CXL + ICRS CXL + Microwave keratoplasty (Keraflex) CXL + PRK CXL + LASIK
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http://www.drpeyman.ir Is repeat CXL helpful?
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