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Keratoconus
Submitted by Admin on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 15:32

Q) I had collagen crosslinking treatments for my keratoconus a couple years ago. Can I still get laser vision correction surgery?

A) It may be possible to have laser vision correction surgery after collagen crosslinking treatments for keratoconus; however, the results of such treatments have not been thoroughly studied. In the U.S., collagen crosslinking is still under investigation. Keratoconus represents a weakened, bulging cornea, the outermost eye structure. Collagen crosslinking attempts to strengthen this weakened part of the eye. If the treatment is successful the cornea returns to normal or near normal strength. If the treatment is unsuccessful, the continuing weakness may prevent the safe performance of keratorefractive techniques.

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Submitted by Admin on Mon, 03/07/2011 - 18:05

Keratoconus is a common disease which occurs in between 1 in 500 and 1 in 1000 Americans. In this condition, the cornea becomes weak, progressively thins, and becomes irregular in shape producing high levels of astigmatism. This can interfere with the ability to see clearly. Often keratoconus patients first require glasses, then contact lenses, and if the condition progresses to a severe level, a corneal transplant may be required. 

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