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Corneal Cross-linking
Corneal cross-linking: first, let’s see whether your eyes need it
About
What is corneal cross-linking?
Corneal cross-linking (corneal strengthening) is a procedure that adds stability by increasing the bonding strength of the cornea,
which can weaken after vision correction surgery such as SMILE LASIK or 2-DAY LASEK. It improves long-term stability after vision correction and
helps prevent common side effects such as keratoconus and myopic regression in advance.
Corneal cross-linking process
Here is the corneal cross-linking process, key to preventing side effects of LASIK, LASEK and SMILE LASIK.
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step 01A cornea that has become weak and thin
after vision correction such as LASIK, LASEK or SMILE LASIK -
step 02Riboflavin (vitamin B2) drops applied to the corneal stroma,
followed by UVA irradiation -
step 03Corneal cross-links form,
preventing keratoconus and myopic regression.
Before and after corneal cross-linking
What are the benefits of corneal cross-linking?
It helps maintain a cornea about 150% stronger than after standard vision correction surgery,
and helps prevent side effects such as myopic regression that may occur after surgery.
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Cornea after standard vision correction surgery
- Thin, less stable cornea
- Concern about long-term vision decline
- Higher likelihood of myopic regression after surgery
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Cornea after corneal cross-linking
- Cornea 150% stronger
- Vision maintained long-term after surgery
- Prevention of side effects such as myopic regression and corneal ectasia after surgery
Preventing keratoconus and myopic regression
What is corneal cross-linking?
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Keratoconus (corneal ectasia)
It prevents a cornea thinned by surgery from bulging forward into a cone shape
because it cannot withstand intraocular pressure,
and by increasing the biomechanical bonding strength of the cornea,
it fundamentally blocks deformation of the eye’s structure. -
Myopic regression
It suppresses the cornea’s tendency to return to its original shape during healing after vision correction,
helping you keep
the clear vision you gained
stable for a long time.
Why choose corneal cross-linking
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Point 01
Prevents keratoconus and myopic regression
By strengthening the cornea, it helps prevent keratoconus and corneal ectasia that may occur after surgery.
It is effective in reducing the likelihood of myopic regression in high myopia patients,
whose corneal ablation is greater.
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Point 02
Wider range of surgical candidates
Corneal collagen cross-linking strengthens the bonds within the stroma, so safe surgery can be offered even to patients
with thin or asymmetric corneas who previously found surgery difficult
because keratoconus was suspected.
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Point 03
Can treat and slow progression
Regardless of vision correction surgery, it can be performed on its own for keratoconus patients or those at risk of corneal ectasia
to slow or prevent progression.
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Corneal cross-linking
Who is it for?
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Those who found standard LASIK/LASEK difficult because of thin corneas
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Those with high myopia of -6D or more requiring greater corneal ablation (to prevent myopic regression)
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Those with keratoconus risk factors such as atopic dermatitis
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Those who want to prevent myopic regression and corneal ectasia after surgery
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Those with asymmetrically shaped corneas