Many LASIK and refractive surgeons are now using Corneal Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin (C3R) as a treatment for patients with keratoconus. Recent evidence and studies are showing that Corneal Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin (C3R) strengthens the corneal structure and can help prevent the progression of keratoconus. C3R works by increasing collagen crosslinking, giving the cornea greater ability to withstand degeneration that occurs in diseases such as kerataconus. The newly strengthened cornea protects against the bulging out and becoming steep and irregular, consequence of advanced keratoconus.
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Wavefront Optimized versus Wavefront Customized
There are two common forms of wavefront LASIK. These are known as Wavefront Optimized LASIK and Wavefront Customized LASIK. Some excimer laser systems offer the surgeon the choice between either of these or even allows the surgeon to use both of them.