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Review
. 2014 Feb 18;7(1):157-62.
doi: 10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2014.01.29. eCollection 2014.

Progress of corneal collagen cross-linking combined with refractive surgery

Na Li  1 , Xiu-Jun Peng  1 , Zheng-Jun Fan  1
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Review

Progress of corneal collagen cross-linking combined with refractive surgery

Na Li et al. Int J Ophthalmol. .

Abstract

As a photochemical reaction that can stiffen the cornea, corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) is the only promising method of preventing the progress of keratectasia, such as keratoconus and secondary ectasia following refractive surgery. The aim of CXL is to stabilize the underlying condition, with a small chance of visual improvement. Combining CXL with refractive surgery targeting both stabilization and reshaping of the corneal tissue for visual function improvement is a good treatment option. This review aims to provide a comprehensive and unbiased summary of the published research regarding combined CXL and refractive surgery, including measures and results, to help elucidate the future direction of CXL.

Keywords: cornea; cross-linking; ectasia; keratoconus; refractive surgery.

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