Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Faschinger, C; Kleinert, R; Wedrich, A.
Corneal melting in both eyes after simultaneous corneal cross-linking in a patient with keratoconus and Down syndrome].
Ophthalmologe. 2010; 107(10): 954- 955
Doi: 10.1007/s00347-009-2127-6
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Faschinger Christoph
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Kleinert Reinhold
- Wedrich Andreas
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- Abstract:
- Corneal cross-linking is one of the options for treatment of progressive keratoconus. Following the published standards regarding indication and treatment schedules, it seems to be a highly safe and effective operation. Only a very few severe complications, such as stromal scarring and bacterial keratitis, have been reported.We describe a patient with keratoconus and Down syndrome who was treated with corneal cross-linking on both eyes simultaneously. One week after the operation he developed central corneal melting without signs of infection in his right eye, and 1 month after the operation in his left eye. Penetrating keratoplasties had to be performed on both eyes and were successful. A possible reason for the corneal melting might have been a corneal stroma that was thinner than the proposed limit of 400 µm at the centre. The published recommended standards should be met.
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- Corneal Diseases - chemically induced
- Cross-Linking Reagents - adverse effects
- Down Syndrome - complications
- Humans -
- Keratoconus - complications
- Male -
- Middle Aged -
- Photochemotherapy - adverse effects
- Riboflavin - adverse effects
- Treatment Outcome -
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- Cross-linking
- Keratoconus
- Keratoplasty
- Cornea
- Riboflavin