Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Ectasia (CXL)

Summary

Prospective, randomized multicenter study to determine the safety and effectiveness of performing corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) using riboflavin and UVA light in eyes with ectasia after refractive surgery.

Timeline

Start

2007-12

Primary completion

2011-11

Completion

2011-11

Publications

• Greenstein SA, Fry KL, Hersh PS. Effect of topographic cone location on outcomes of corneal collagen cross-linking for keratoconus and corneal ectasia. J Refract Surg. 2012 Jun;28(6):397-405. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20120518-02.

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