Abstract
Collagen crosslinking (CXL) has been proposed as a treatment for infectious keratitis. Given the insurgence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms and frequent toxicity of topical medications, CXL may be a potential treatment for corneal infections. However, corneal infection is itself a possible complication of this treatment. We describe a case of severe corneal thinning and melting in a woman who had a CXL procedure as a treatment for herpetic keratitis. Financial Disclosure: No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 638-641 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology
- Sensory Systems
- Surgery
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Ferrari, G., Iuliano, L., Viganò, M., & Rama, P. (2013). Impending corneal perforation after collagen cross-linking for herpetic keratitis. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 39(4), 638-641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.02.006