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Corneal cross-linking in management of resistant corneal infection

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Ophthalmology

Advisors

Sulayman, Mahmoud M. , El-Sheyati, Ayman F. , Subhi, Ranya M.

Authors

El-Mutawakkel, Aula Abd-Allah Abbas

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2017-07-12 06:42:17

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2017-07-12 06:42:17

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M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of riboflavin/UVA corneal cross-linking in the treatment of persistent corneal infections. Study design : Intervention case series study.Methodology : Study group : Patients with clinical manifestations of persistent infectious keratitis(10 patients), 3 females and 7 males, with inclusion criteria of persistent acanthamoeba keratitis, fungal keratitis and bacterial keratitis. Keratitis of unknown cause ( Persistent means failure of medical treatment for one month ) treated by corneal crosslinking by ri boflavin and UVA.Results: In 80% resistant infections were completely eliminated with complete healing of the ulcer by treatment of CXL by riboflavin and UVA, improvem ent was happened in 10% and failure was happened in 10% due to rapid deterioration. Visual acuity improved in 50% .Conclusion: CXL by riboflavin and UVA can be an effective method in the treatment of resistant corneal infections.

Issued

1 Jan 2012

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/37738

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Thesis

Created At

05 Feb 2023