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Extensive corneal neovascularization treatment by ultraviolet corneal collagen cross-linking

Poster Details

First Author: A.Aghbar PALESTINE

Co Author(s):    A. Abu Shanab                    

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To report a case of extensive corneal neovascularization that was treated by ultraviolet corneal collagen crosslinking

Setting:

Ophthalmology Department An-Najah National University Hospital Nablus- West Bank- Palestine

Methods:

Case Report

Results:

A 24 year old man referred to our cornea clinic as a case of keratitis. He was treated with topical antibiotics. After full resolution of keratitis, his condition was complicated by extensive corneal neovascularization. A trial of photochemical corneal collagen cross-linking with Riboflavin / Ultraviolet A resulted in a dramatic improvement and resolution of the corneal neovascularization.

Conclusions:

Corneal collagen crosslinking could be a promising procedure to treat certain cases of extensive corneal neovascularization

Financial Disclosure:

NONE