To evaluate the efficacy of ultraviolet-A (UVA)-induced cross-linking of corneal collagen (CXL) as a method to increase the biomechanical and biochemical stability of the cornea by inducing additional cross-links within or between collagen fibers using UVA light and the photo- mediator riboflavin. The purpose of this study is to generate data for presentation at medical meetings and for peer-review publication
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
2,619
Clear View Eye & Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California, United States
Corneal Consultants of Colorado, P.C
Littleton, Colorado, United States
Chicago Cornea Consultants, LTD
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Minnesota Eye Consultants, P.A.
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Increase the biomechanical and biochemical stability of the cornea by inducing additional cross-links within
Time frame: 1 year
increase the biomechanical and biochemical stability of the cornea between collagen fibers using UVA light and the photo- mediator riboflavin
Time frame: 1 year
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Cornea Associates of Texas
Dallas, Texas, United States