Scleral crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet A (UVA). A review

Scleral crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet A (UVA). A review

Crosslinking is a formation of chemical bonds between large molecules. It makes material stronger. Corneal crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet A (UVA) has been successfully used in keratectasia treatment since 2003. There are some presuppositions of the scleral crosslinking successful using...

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Main Authors: M. M. Bikbov, V. K. Surkova, E. L. Usubov, M. N. Astrelin
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Ophthalmology Publishing Group 2016-01-01
Series:Oftalʹmologiâ
Subjects:
crosslinking
cross-linking
sclera
progressive myopia
biomechanical strength
ultraviolet a
riboflavin
collagen
occlusion-induced myopia
rabbit model
young’s modulus
light
electron
atomic force
microscopy
retina damage
cornea damage
keratoconus
collagen fiber diameter
Online Access:https://www.ophthalmojournal.com/opht/article/view/270
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