How effective is corneal cross-linking? NW Cornea Institute is here to break down the basics of the process and its success rate among patients.

If you've been diagnosed with astigmatism linked to keratoconus or other forms of corneal ectasia, then corneal cross-linking may be the recommended treatment for you.

Epithelium-off cross-linking involves three steps: First, the surgeon clears away the epithelium ( the outer layer of the cornea). Then, specially formulated riboflavin (vitamin B) eye drops are applied to the surface of the eye.

Finally, the riboflavin is activated using a controlled exposure of the eye to ultraviolet light. This creates crosslinks between collagen fibers in the cornea, strengthening them to prevent your condition from getting worse.

So how effective is this treatment? Extremely effective! The success rate is around 95% among patients. For the other 5% of patients, a subsequent treatment can be accomplished based on the specialist's assessment.

Stop the progression of your poor vision now! Connect with NW Cornea Institute to learn whether you're a good candidate for corneal cross-linking from Portland's premier eye treatment practice.

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