Collagen is one of the most useful biopolymers because of its low immunogenicity and
biocompatibility. The biomedical potential of natural collagen is limited by its poor …

The word “elective” refers to medications and procedures undertaken by choice or with a
lower grade of prioritization. Patients usually use elective medications or undergo elective …

Background/aim Keratoconus (KC) is a ectatic corneal disorder with marked progression
during childhood and puberty that may lead to severe visual loss. In addition to KC …

PURPOSE: To study the progression rate of keratoconus and assess the clinical outcome of
corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) with riboflavin and ultraviolet A light in children and …

Corneal stiffness plays a critical role in shaping the cornea with respect to intraocular
pressure and physical interventions. However, it remains difficult to measure the mechanical …

Keratoconus is the most common corneal ectatic disorder. It is characterized by progressive
corneal thinning with resultant irregular astigmatism and myopia. Its prevalence has been …

The human tear film is at the interface between the ocular surface and the external
environment. Although investigation has been hindered by its small volume, improvements …

This review outlines risk factors of post-laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) ectasia that can
be detected preoperatively and presents a new metric to be considered in the detection of …

Background Infectious keratitis is a major cause of global blindness. We tested whether
standalone photoactivated chromophore corneal cross-linking (PACK-CXL) may be an …

Since the late 1990s corneal crosslinking (CXL) has been proposed as a new possibility to
stop progression of keratoconus or secondary corneal ectasia, with the promising aim to …