Theoretical Basis, Laboratory Evidence, and Clinical Research of Chemical Surgery of the Cornea: Cross-Linking

Corneal cross-linking (CXL) is increasingly performed in ophthalmology with high success rates for progressive keratoconus and other types of ectasia. Despite being an established procedure, some molecular and clinical aspects still require additional studies. This review presents a critical analysi...

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Main Authors: Amanda C. da Paz, Patrícia A. Bersanetti, Marcella Q. Salomão, Renato Ambrósio, Paulo Schor
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/890823
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description Corneal cross-linking (CXL) is increasingly performed in ophthalmology with high success rates for progressive keratoconus and other types of ectasia. Despite being an established procedure, some molecular and clinical aspects still require additional studies. This review presents a critical analysis of some established topics and others that are still controversial. In addition, this review examines new technologies and techniques (transepithelial and ultrafast CXL), uses of corneal CXL including natural products and biomolecules as CXL promoters, and evidence for in vitro and in vivo indirect effectiveness.
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spelling doaj-art-3beec273f1b843b7b87dfe9a898fc2e72025-08-20T02:16:33ZengWileyJournal of Ophthalmology2090-004X2090-00582014-01-01201410.1155/2014/890823890823Theoretical Basis, Laboratory Evidence, and Clinical Research of Chemical Surgery of the Cornea: Cross-LinkingAmanda C. da Paz0Patrícia A. Bersanetti1Marcella Q. Salomão2Renato Ambrósio3Paulo Schor4Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, BrazilDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, BrazilInstituto de Olhos Renato Ambrósio, 20520-050 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BrazilDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, BrazilDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, BrazilCorneal cross-linking (CXL) is increasingly performed in ophthalmology with high success rates for progressive keratoconus and other types of ectasia. Despite being an established procedure, some molecular and clinical aspects still require additional studies. This review presents a critical analysis of some established topics and others that are still controversial. In addition, this review examines new technologies and techniques (transepithelial and ultrafast CXL), uses of corneal CXL including natural products and biomolecules as CXL promoters, and evidence for in vitro and in vivo indirect effectiveness.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/890823
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