“…A significant reduction in the mean recovery time (50 to 30 days) and number of emergency keratoplasties (39% to 21%) was noted in the PACK-CXL group. 29 In a cohort study by Ozbek-Uzman on infectious keratitis after penetrating keratoplasty, 18 eyes received PACK-CXL with medical treatment, and 22 eyes received medical treatment alone. Healing time and CDVA were superior in the PACK-CXL group, with fewer cases of graft failure.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…15,28,30 In infectious ulcers and corneal melting, the primary association of CXL might facilitate healing and reduce complications. [19][20][21][22]29 PACK-CXL failed in only a minority of cases. There is, to date, insufficient data to support the use of PACK-CXL in perforated corneas.…”
This systematic review discusses indications for corneal crosslinking other than keratoconus. Its use in infectious keratitis, bullous keratopathy, pellucid marginal degeneration, and crosslinking as or in refractive surgery are discussed.
“…A significant reduction in the mean recovery time (50 to 30 days) and number of emergency keratoplasties (39% to 21%) was noted in the PACK-CXL group. 29 In a cohort study by Ozbek-Uzman on infectious keratitis after penetrating keratoplasty, 18 eyes received PACK-CXL with medical treatment, and 22 eyes received medical treatment alone. Healing time and CDVA were superior in the PACK-CXL group, with fewer cases of graft failure.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…15,28,30 In infectious ulcers and corneal melting, the primary association of CXL might facilitate healing and reduce complications. [19][20][21][22]29 PACK-CXL failed in only a minority of cases. There is, to date, insufficient data to support the use of PACK-CXL in perforated corneas.…”
This systematic review discusses indications for corneal crosslinking other than keratoconus. Its use in infectious keratitis, bullous keratopathy, pellucid marginal degeneration, and crosslinking as or in refractive surgery are discussed.
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