Collagen Cross-Linking May Offer Hope For Corneal Ectasia, Keratoconus

Monday, June 1, 2009

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An effective treatment for corneal ectasia and keratoconus has long eluded ophthalmologists, but a novel therapeutic approach using collagen cross-linking may offer promise, according to a surgeon speaking here.

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The patient depicted in the photo was scheduled for a surgical procedure which was aborted at the beginning of the case. The photo was taken 2 weeks after the scheduled surgery. What was the most likely intraoperative event?
1. post injection retrobulbar hematoma
2. infection from nonsterile instruments
3. cautery fire
4. allergic reaction to surgical drapes
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Collagen Cross-Linking May Offer Hope For Corneal Ectasia, Keratoconus

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The patient depicted in the photo was scheduled for a surgical procedure which was aborted at the beginning of the case. The photo was taken 2 weeks after the scheduled surgery. What was the most likely intraoperative event?

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