Safety and Efficacy of Epi-Bowman Keratectomy in Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking: A Pilot Study

ABSTRACT Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) is a safe and effective technique for the management of corneal ecstatic disorders. It has been proven that CXL is effectual in stopping the progression of keratoconus quasi ‘freezing’ the cornea and in many cases avoiding corneal transplantation. Nevertheless, patients’ basic problem, which is the deterioration of their vision due to irregular astigmatism, remains. CXL combined with topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) has been developed in order to achieve an important goal. To offer patients stability of their disorder and at the same time to assist them in achieving a functional vision by improving topographic outcomes. This article discusses update on this new combination therapy in the form of topo-guided PRK immediately followed by CXL as one-step procedure for treatment of progressive keratoconus. How to cite this article Kankariya V, Kymionis G, Kontadakis G, Yoo S. Update on Simultaneous Topo-guided Photorefractive Keratectomy Immediately Followed by Corneal Collagen Cross- linking for Treatment of Progressive Keratoconus. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2012;1(3):185-189.

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A study to evaluate safety and efficacy of corneal collagen cross-linking with riboflavin in keratoconus patients

Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology ◽

10.18231/2395-1451.2018.0075 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 333-338

Keyword(s):

Cross Linking ◽

Safety And Efficacy ◽

Collagen Cross Linking ◽

Corneal Collagen

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Outcomes of corneal collagen cross linking prior to photorefractive keratectomy in prekeratoconus

Annals of Research Hospitals ◽

10.21037/arh.2017.04.05 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 1-1

Author(s):

Suhardjo Pawiroranu ◽

Dede N. Herani ◽

Reny Setyowati ◽

Indra Tri Mahayana

Keyword(s):

Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽

Cross Linking ◽

Collagen Cross Linking ◽

Corneal Collagen

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Simultaneous Conventional Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking for Pellucid Marginal Corneal Degeneration

Journal of Refractive Surgery ◽

10.3928/1081597x-20140320-06 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 272-276 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

George D. Kymionis ◽

Michael A. Grentzelos ◽

Argyro D. Plaka ◽

Konstantinos I. Tsoulnaras ◽

Vardhaman P. Kankariya ◽

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Keyword(s):

Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽

Cross Linking ◽

Corneal Degeneration ◽

Pellucid Marginal Corneal Degeneration ◽

Collagen Cross Linking ◽

Corneal Collagen

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Intracorneal Ring Segments Implantation Followed By Same-day Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking in Keratoconus

Journal of Refractive Surgery ◽

10.3928/1081597x-20111103-03 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 27 (12) ◽

pp. 915-918 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Alfonso Iovieno ◽

Marie Eve Légaré ◽

Daniel B. Rootman ◽

Sonia N. Yeung ◽

Peter Kim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽

Cross Linking ◽

Collagen Cross Linking ◽

Corneal Collagen

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Nodular Epithelial Hyperplasia after Photorefractive Keratectomy Followed by Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking

Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine ◽

10.1155/2013/953267 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Ayla Bogoni ◽

Liberdade Cezaro Salerno ◽

Vinícius Coral Ghanem ◽

Ramon Coral Ghanem

Keyword(s):

Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽

Cross Linking ◽

Epithelial Hyperplasia ◽

Collagen Cross Linking ◽

Corneal Collagen

This study describes a case of nodular epithelial hyperplasia and stromal alterations in a patient with keratoconus who was submitted to topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) followed by corneal collagen cross-linking. Debridement of the epithelial nodule was performed. After a 2-year followup, a new topography-guided PRK was indicated.

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