INTACS vs Cross-Linking for Keratoconus
IntacsVsCL.pdf - Associazione Italiana Cheratoconici onlus
IntacsVsCL.pdf - Associazione Italiana Cheratoconici onlus
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Documentazione distribuita da A.I.CHE. - Associazione Italiana CHEratoconici ONLUS (www.assocheratocono.org)UNIVERSITA’ CATTOLICA DEL SACRO CUOREPoliclinico “A.Gemelli” – RomaIstituto di Oculistica: direttore Prof. Emilio BalestrazziConclusions• CCL is a really low-invasive corneal procedure• <strong>INTACS</strong> is a more invasive procedure <strong>for</strong> cornea• CCL and <strong>INTACS</strong> outcomes at 12 months arevery similar and comparable!• CCL has lower complication rate!• Biomechanically <strong>INTACS</strong> reversibility is still aopen question• CCL can be used to stabilize <strong>INTACS</strong> refractiveeffects• CCL could be adiuvant therapy in several cornealdeseases: melting, post-lasik ectasia, be<strong>for</strong>e orafter refractive surgerySiena X-<strong>Linking</strong>: 1° Corso Nazionale Abilitante Siena2-Feb-2007
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