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The procedure aims to strengthen the cornea of the eye by application of vitamin B2 (riboflavin), followed by treatment with ultraviolet A (UV-A) light.<\/p>\n

It is often recommended when the cornea needs strengthening; especially for the treatment of keratoconus, or where there is an unstable cornea.<\/p>\n

It is a non-surgical method utilising a UV-A light source, which is delivered onto the cornea, together with a chemical mix largely made up of riboflavin for strengthening the collagen fibres within the corneal structure. The combination of the UV-A light and the riboflavin creates a joining or bonding of the chemical structures within the cornea.<\/p>\n

This comparatively simple procedure has been shown in laboratory and clinical studies to increase the amount of collagen cross-linking in the cornea and subsequently strengthen the cornea. There are published European studies, to show that this Cross Linking procedure has been proven safe and effective in patients with few side effects reported. Additionally, retreatment is an option at a later date if required.<\/p>\n

Cross-linking therapy is being used for a number of diseases of the cornea and is proving a useful treatment in conjunction with other surgical techniques such as Intacs and refractive laser surgery.<\/p>\n

However cross linking is not for everybody. The first requirement is to ensure that the thickness of the cornea is adequate for the treatment. 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