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Filter by:Cross-linking of the cornea increases the mechanical and biochemical stability of the stromal tissue. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of riboflavin-ultraviolet light induced cross-linking of corneal collagen in improving visual acuity and reducing progression of keratoconus in the Brazilian population.
Background: Corneal cross linking is a procedure that induces collagen cross linking of the corneal stroma due to release of reactive oxygen radicals upon activation of topically applied riboflavine A by UVA exposure. This procedure might be capable of reducing keratocouns progression. Purpose: Although there are no randomised controlled trials on the effectiveness of corneal cross linking for the treatment of keratoconus it gains more and more importance in the general clinical setting. Therefore, the investigators started such randomised, placebo controlled, double blinded, multicenter trial to find out if this treatment is as effective as it promises to be. Methods: Randomised, placebo controlled, double blinded, multicenter trial.
Intracameral Gas SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride) Injection for Acute Hydrops in Keratoconus
The objective of this study is to determine if corneal topography can be used to predict the fluorescein pattern of keratoconus lenses on the eye. A corneal topography image will be taken and the computer selected lens will be placed on the eye. After placement of the lens color photographs will be taken of the eye's fluorescein pattern and compared to the computer predicted pattern.
Prospective, randomized, single site study to determine the safety and effectiveness of performing corneal collagen cross-linking (CCCL)using riboflavin and UVA light in eyes with corneal ectasia or progressive keratoconus.
To compare the early visual results and postoperative recovery between two groups of keratoconic patients - one group having undergone a traditional, mechanical vacuum trephine procedure while the second group underwent femtosecond-enabled penetrating keratoplasty.
Corneal Cross Linking is new treatment modality for patients with keratoconus. A keratoconus is characterized by progressive bulging and thinning of the eye's cornea. Keratoconus is a potentially severely sight impairing condition that may necessitate corneal transplantation in the progressive state. Corneal Cross Linking is designed to - increase the cornea's mechanical stability - to stop progression of bulging and thinning of the cornea - to prevent the need for corneal transplantation Corneal Cross Linking is performed by 1. Applying Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) eye drops every 2 minutes for 30 minutes to the cornea 2. Illuminating the cornea with UV-light This register of Corneal Cross Linking procedures performed in Germany serves to - gather long-term results - detect rare complications and side-effects - evaluate the efficacy in a large number of patients
The purpose of this study is to assess safety, efficacy and stability of riboflavin-UV induced cross-linking of corneal collagen in reducing the progression of keratecatasia and in improving visual acuity. This is the first Norwegian study concerning CCL.
- The goals of this study are to develop a lyophilization method for anterior lamellar transplants in Brasil and to make a comparative analysis among patients transplanted with lyophilized and optisol corneas
Purpose To evaluate long-term follow up of Intacs microthin prescription inserts (Addition Technology Inc, Fremont, Calif) for the management of keratoconus. Design A long-term (five years) retrospective, follow-up study