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Current Studies
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
Background: Sometimes the cornea, the clear window on the front of the eye, weakens and bulges out, causing distorted vision. This condition is called keratoconus, which means cone-shaped cornea. It typically strikes teenagers and affects people in their prime working years and is the leading cause for corneal transplants in young people. In rare cases, people may experience a similar bulging of the cornea after refractive surgery and this is called ectasia.
Purpose: This study is being conducted to evaluate an investigational treatment known as corneal collagen cross-linking that may help strengthen and stabilize the cornea. Keratoconus patients and post-refractive ectasia patients are currently being enrolled.
Participation: We are enrolling up to 200 patients in this study.
Impact: The study will be evaluating the safety and efficacy of two riboflavin-dosing regimens for corneal collagen cross-linking to slow the progressive changes in corneal curvature in eyes with progressive keratoconus or post refractive ectasia.
