Corneal cross-linking should be considered as a viable treatment for patients of all ages with keratoconus due to its ability to halt or slow progression of the disease, even before a corneal transplant in most cases.
Keratoconus is a progressive disease that causes corneal thinning and distortion that can lead to vision loss if untreated. It tends to be more progressive in younger patients but slows down as patients age. If caught early, treatment can halt progression of the disease, OSN Cornea/External Disease Board Member Kenneth A. Beckman, MD, FACS, (Read more...)
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