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There are various methods to do CXL collagen crosslinking to fix keratoconus eye diseases one may e is the rapidness of the crosslinking procedure. Most crosslinking procedures are a 1/2 hour treatment session. This is the standard protocol being used in Europe and with the FDA Studies in the United States. It uses a lower frequency of ultraviolet light with the usage of riboflavin eyedrops applied to the cornea. Newer crosslinking devices now use a higher voltage ultraviolet light that cuts down the exposure treatment time. The treatment can be as low as just 3 minutes! it is now being studied in Europe which duration of light exposure and intensity of ultraviolet light is most efficacious for crosslinking in the future.
About the Author: Dr. William Columbus
Dr. William F. Columbus, known as Dr. Bill, is the founder and surgical director at Columbus LASIK Vision, with over 40,000 LASIK procedures performed. A graduate of Scranton University and Penn State University Medical Center, he completed his ophthalmology training at Nassau County Medical Center and a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Cornell Medical Center. With centers in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Wilkes-Barre, Dr. Columbus offers state-of-the-art LASIK at competitive prices. Trusted by colleagues, patients, and even his own family, Dr. Bill is committed to delivering life-changing vision correction with precision, care, and expertise.
