Corneal Cross-Linking [corneal cross-linking]

topical
Terms

epi-off CXL
epi-on CXL
epithelium-off CXL
epithelium-on CXL
transepiteliální CXL
zesíťování rohovkového kolagenu

 

Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
Epi-off Corneal Cross-Linking
Epi-off CXL
Epi-on CXL
Epithelium-off Corneal Cross-Linking
Epithelium-off CXL
Epithelium-on Corneal Cross-Linking
Epithelium-on CXL
Transepithelial Corneal Cross-Linking
Transepithelial CXL

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Definition

An ophthalmic treatment used to prevent weakening or bulging of the CORNEA in corneal ECTASIA, e.g., post-LASIK ectasia, KERATOCONUS and pellucid marginal corneal degeneration. It uses UV-A and RIBOFLAVIN to crosslink and strengthen COLLAGEN fibers within the cornea.

DUI
D000094504 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000756016
Previous indexing
Cross-Linking Reagents (2006-2022); Photochemotherapy (2008-2022)
History note
2023
Public note
2023

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AE
adverse effects
CL
classification
EC
economics
ES
ethics
HI
history
IS
instrumentation
MT
methods
MO
mortality
NU
nursing
PX
psychology
ST
standards
SN
statistics & numerical data
TD
trends
VE
veterinary

E Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
E02 Therapeutics 2 577
E02.186 Combined Modality Therapy 1 700
E02.186.500 Photochemotherapy 488
E02.186.500.500 Corneal Cross-Linking
E02.319 Drug Therapy 10 535
E02.319.685 Photochemotherapy 488
E02.319.685.500 Corneal Cross-Linking
E02.774 Phototherapy 718
E02.774.722 Photochemotherapy 488
E02.774.722.218 Corneal Cross-Linking
E02.774.722.435 Hematoporphyrin Photoradiation 8

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