Accelerated Epi-On Versus Standard Epi-Off Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Progressive Keratoconus in Pediatric Patients

• Published in: Cornea Vol. 36; no. 12; p. 1503
• Main Authors: Henriquez, Maria A, Rodríguez, Ana M, Izquierdo, Jr, Luis
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.12.2017
• Subjects: Adolescent; Child; Collagen - metabolism; Cross-Linking Reagents; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; Female; Humans; Keratoconus - drug therapy; Keratoconus - physiopathology; Male; Photochemotherapy - methods; Photosensitizing Agents - therapeutic use; Prospective Studies; Refraction, Ocular - physiology; Riboflavin - administration & dosage; Ultraviolet Rays; Visual Acuity - physiology

To evaluate and compare the effectiveness and safety of accelerated transepithelial (A-epi-on) corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) with standard CXL (epi-off) for children with progressive keratoconus. Prospective, cohort study including 61 eyes of 51 patients younger than 18 years with progressive...