PURPOSE: To evaluate the combined effect of conductive keratoplasty (CK) followed by corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in 2 patients with keratoconus. METHODS: CK spots were applied on the flatter side of the cornea followed by CXL using riboflavin and UV-A light. RESULTS: Immediately after CK, a significant corneal topographic improvement was observed. The CK effect regressed 3 months postoperatively and remained unchanged until the sixth postoperative month in both patients. CONCLUSION: Corneal remodeling with CK in patients with keratoconus seems to have a temporary effect despite the subsequent application of CXL.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the combined effect of conductive keratoplasty (CK) followed by corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in 2 patients with keratoconus. METHODS:CK spots were applied on the flatter side of the cornea followed by CXL using riboflavin and UV-A light. RESULTS: Immediately after CK, a significant corneal topographic improvement was observed. The CK effect regressed 3 months postoperatively and remained unchanged until the sixth postoperative month in both patients. CONCLUSION: Corneal remodeling with CK in patients with keratoconus seems to have a temporary effect despite the subsequent application of CXL.
Authors: Mazen M Sinjab; Roy S Rubinfeld; Kirsten Wagner; Edward C Parsons Jnr; Arthur B Cummings; Michael W Belin Journal: Clin Ophthalmol Date: 2021-03-29