What Is Corneal Cross Linking?

Corneal cross-linking with riboflavin and UV-A light is a surgical treatment for corneal ectasia such as keratoconus, PMD, and post-LASIK ectasia. It is used in an attempt to make the cornea stronger. According to a 2015 Cochrane review, there is insufficient evidence to determine if it is useful in keratoconus.

Is corneal cross linking a major surgery?

Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) is a minimally invasive procedure used to prevent progression of corneal ectasia such as keratoconus and post-LASIK ectasia.

Does corneal cross linking improve vision?

However, corneal collagen cross-linking – an advanced procedure approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2016 – can vastly improve vision in patients of all ages. Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) is not a cure for keratoconus, but it can help prevent the condition from getting worse.