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Riboflavin/UVA for keratoconus





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Ophthalmologist David O’Brart from St Thomas’ Hospital, London explains

to Hugh Breakspear how a relatively simple new procedure may be able to

prevent the progression of early keratoconus.

 

Hugh Breakspear 66 David OBrart

Hugh Breakspear

David O'Brart

 

 

REFERENCES


Wollensak G, Spoerl E, Seiler T
Riboflavin/ultraviolet-A-induced collagen crosslinking for the treatment of keratoconus
Am J Ophthalmol 2003; 135: 620-627.
Abstract


Caporossi A, Baiocchi S, Mazzotta C et al
Parasurgical therapy for keratoconus by Riboflavin -ultraviolet type A rays induced cross-linking of corneal collagen
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2006; 32: 837-845.
Abstract



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