Corneal stromal demarcation line after collagen cross-linking in corneal ectatic diseases: a review of the literature [PDF]
, 2016 Collagen cross-linking (CXL) is a relatively new conservative approach for progressive corneal ectasia, which is able to strengthen corneal tissue reforming new covalent bonds.
SPADEA, LEOPOLDO +2 more
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Corneal collagen cross-linking
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology, 2010 Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) with riboflavin and ultraviolet-A (UVA) is a new technique of corneal tissue strengthening by using riboflavin as a photosensitizer and UVA to increase the formation of intra and interfibrillar covalent bonds by photosensitized oxidation.Keratocyte apoptosis in the anterior segment of the corneal stroma all the way ...
Jankov II, Mirko R. +5 more
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Effects of Corneal Stromal Lens Collagen Cross-Linking Regraft on Corneal Biomechanics
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 Background. Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) therapy, a method that uses a combination of riboflavin and ultraviolet-A light (UVA), can promote the formation of covalent cross-linking of amino acid residues of corneal collagen and enhance the ...
Rong Shi +4 more
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Safety and Efficacy of Corneal Cross-Linking in Patients Affected by Keratoconus: Long-Term Results
Medical Sciences, 2023 The present study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL). A total of 886 eyes with progressive keratoconus were enrolled in a retrospective cohort study in a tertiary care university hospital.
Karl Anders Knutsson +8 more
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Resistance of corneal RFUVA-cross-linked collagens and small leucine-rich proteoglycans to degradation by matrix metalloproteinases [PDF]
, 2013 Purpose. Extracellular matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are thought to play a crucial role in corneal degradation associated with the pathological progression of keratoconus.
Conrad, Gary W. +4 more
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Corneal Collagen Cross Linking - PLUS [PDF]
The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2011 The management of keratoconus and post – LASIK ectasia included until recently spectacle correction, Hard - Fitted Gas Permeable Contact Lenses, Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments. All these interventions are purely symptomatic and their only aim is the improvement of visual function of patients, without interfering with the pathophysiology of the ...
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Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Outcomes: Review [PDF]
The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2011 Keratoconus is a condition characterized by biomechanical instability of the cornea, presenting in a progressive, asymmetric and bilateral way. Corneal collagen cross-linking with riboflavin and UVA (CXL) is a new technique of corneal tissue strengthening that combines the use of riboflavin as a photo sensitizer and UVA irradiation.
Jankov II, Mirko R +3 more
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Combined corneal CXL and photorefractive keratectomy for treatment of keratoconus: a review [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019 Keratoconus and iatrogenic keratectasia are the corneal ectatic disorders occurring due to biomechanical weakening of the cornea resulting in distorted images, myopia, and irregular astigmatism. Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) is performed to arrest
Mansour M. Al-Mohaimeed
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Epithelium-Off Corneal Collagen Cross-linking Versus Transepithelial Cross-linking for Pediatric Keratoconus. [PDF]
, 2012 PURPOSE:: To compare efficiency and safety of epithelium-off corneal cross-linking (CXL) and transepithelial cross-linking (TE-CXL) in pediatric patients with progressive keratoconus.
Capasso L +5 more
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Understanding the viscoelastic behavior of collagen matrices through relaxation time distribution spectrum [PDF]
, 2013 This study aims to provide understanding of the macroscopic viscoelastic behavior of collagen matrices through studying the relaxation time distribution spectrum obtained from stress relaxation tests.
Li, Haiyue, Xu, Bin, Zhang, Yanhang
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