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Therapeutics > Phototherapy > Photochemotherapy > Corneal Cross-Linking
Therapeutics > Drug Therapy > Photochemotherapy > Corneal Cross-Linking
Therapeutics > Combined Modality Therapy > Photochemotherapy > Corneal Cross-Linking

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Corneal Cross-Linking  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Collagen Cross-Linking, Corneal
  • Collagen Cross-Linkings, Corneal
  • Corneal Collagen Cross Linking
  • Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
  • Corneal Collagen Cross-Linkings
  • Cross-Linking, Corneal Collagen
  • Cross-Linkings, Corneal Collagen

Scope note

  • An ophthalmic treatment used to prevent weakening or bulging of the CORNEA in corneal ECTASIA, e.g., post-LASIK ectasia, KERATOCONUS and pellucid marginal corneal degeneration. It uses UV-A and RIBOFLAVIN to crosslink and strengthen COLLAGEN fibers within the cornea.

History note

  • 2023

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000094504

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