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Glaucoma accounts for 10% of blindness in the U.S. But because there often are no warning symptoms, half of the nearly 3 million Americans with glaucoma go undiagnosed until it is too late.

If you lack health insurance, you may be eligible for a free eye exam through the Eye Care America program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Topics > Corneal Conditions > Collagen Crosslinking

 

Collagen Crosslinking

Corneal collagen cross-linking riboflavin therapy is a relatively new experimental treatment for KC. The process works by strengthening the collagen fibers which provide the structural integrity of the cornea. The treatment consists of applying riboflavin (vitamin B2) eyedrops to the corneas and then exposing them to ultraviolet light to activate the riboflavin, allowing it to bind to the collagen in the cornea. Although it is a relatively new procedure and still being investigated, the hope is that the process will halt the progression of keratoconus.

 

 

Collagen Crosslinking