Evaluation of the effectiveness of cross-linking combined with photorefractive keratectomy for the treatment of keratoconus
In conclusion, despite the small risk of early postoperative complications, CXL PLUS was an effective way of improving refractive status in eyes with keratoconus during 18 months of follow-up. However, CXL plus was more effective in correcting the myopic component of of keratoconus than the astigmatic component. Most complications occuring after CXL plus could be attributed to removal of epithelium. ... Read more