Corneal refractive surgery combined with simultaneous corneal cross‐linking: Indications, protocols and clinical outcomes—A review

Corneal refractive surgery is one of the most common approaches for correction of refractive errors. Combined corneal refractive surgery and corneal cross‐linking (CXL) has been proposed as a method to achieve better refractive stability and to prevent iatrogenic corneal ectasia. However, there are...

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Published in:Clinical & experimental ophthalmology 2020-01, Vol.48 (1), p.78-88
Main Authors: Ma, Jiaonan, Wang, Yan, Jhanji, Vishal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical outcomes
Cornea
corneal cross‐linking
Eye surgery
refractive surgery
Standardization
Surgery
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Summary:Corneal refractive surgery is one of the most common approaches for correction of refractive errors. Combined corneal refractive surgery and corneal cross‐linking (CXL) has been proposed as a method to achieve better refractive stability and to prevent iatrogenic corneal ectasia. However, there are concerns regarding its indications, surgical safety, standardization of protocols and long‐term effect on corneal tissue. This review article aims to discuss the current knowledge and recent updates on combination of CXL and refractive surgery.
ISSN:1442-6404
1442-9071
DOI:10.1111/ceo.13621