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ArticleDie Ophthalmologie2023

[Corneal biomechanics before and after cross-linking in patients with keratoconus].

S Feld, E Flockerzi, L Daas, K Xanthopoulou, H Sideroudi, A Langenbucher, B Seitz

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Article in Die Ophthalmologie, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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S FeldKlinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS), Kirrberger Str. 100, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland. simonfeld@gmx.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4704-5065
E FlockerziKlinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS), Kirrberger Str. 100, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
L DaasKlinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS), Kirrberger Str. 100, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
K XanthopoulouKlinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS), Kirrberger Str. 100, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
H SideroudiKlinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS), Kirrberger Str. 100, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
A LangenbucherInstitut für Experimentelle Ophthalmologie, Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
B SeitzKlinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS), Kirrberger Str. 100, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.

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Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study was to analyze the effect of corneal cross-linking (CXL) on corneal biomechanics and visual acuity. PATIENTS AND

methodsThe examination results before and after CXL in 56 eyes of 56 patients between 2017 and 2021 were evaluated retrospectively. The last preoperative examination was compared to the postoperative follow-up values after 6 and 12 months. The main outcome measures included various biomechanical parameters from the Corvis ST (CST), Pentacam and the visual acuity (logMAR, "logarithm of the Minimal Angle of Resolution"). For longitudinal evaluation, a general linear model for repeated measurements was used. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered to show a statistically significant result. Bonferroni correction was applied for multiple comparisons.

resultsThe maximum corneal refractive power K

conclusionIn progressive keratoconus, corneal cross-linking has the potential to positively influence the biomechanics of the cornea and visual acuity as a low complication treatment option.

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KeratoconusBiomechanical PhenomenaCollagenCorneaCorneal TopographyCross-Linking ReagentsHumansPhotosensitizing AgentsRetrospective StudiesRiboflavinUltraviolet RaysCollagenCross-Linking ReagentsPhotosensitizing AgentsRiboflavinBiomechanicsCorneaCorvisCross-linkingKeratoconus

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