Accelerated cross-linking stops keratoconus progression without safety concerns

Accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking may stop the progression of keratoconus, with similar effects as the standard protocol, according to a study.The retrospective chart review evaluated the efficacy of halting progressive keratoconus with accelerated riboflavin ultraviolet A-induced corneal collagen cross-linking at 18 mW/cm² for 5 minutes in 28 eyes.