Patients who underwent corneal cross-linking for keratoconus had a temporary but statistically significant increase in IOP in the months after the procedure, according to a study published in Journal of Glaucoma.
“The relationship between post-CXL biomechanical changes and tonometry in human eyes is not well understood, with studies reporting variable results in postoperative IOP measurements,” Wufan Zhao, of the department of ophthalmology at Duke University School of Medicine, and colleagues wrote. “Furthermore, postoperative topical corticosteroids, which are prescribed
— Curated from external eye-care sources for opthametry.com readers.
📰 Original Source: Healio Optometry
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