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Course Description
Course presents a didactic approach to the management of progressive cornea ectasia.Several corneal crosslinking(CXL) treatment modalities will be presented,including not only the one technique approved by the US FDA but also alternative techniques practiced internationally in order to halt ectasia,combined in some cases with a customized excimer laser ablation,intracorneal ring segments(ICRS)and/or phakic IOL to facilitate visual rehabilitation.
Educational Objective
The participants will share their vast experience over two decades in managing progressive keratoconus and post-LASIK, PRK and small-incision lenticule extraction ectasia with CXL. Pearls on indications, patient selection, surgical technique and complication management for safe and effective results will be presented and discussed with the participants.
Course presents a didactic approach to the management of progressive cornea ectasia.Several corneal crosslinking(CXL) treatment modalities will be presented,including not only the one technique approved by the US FDA but also alternative techniques practiced internationally in order to halt ectasia,combined in some cases with a customized excimer laser ablation,intracorneal ring segments(ICRS)and/or phakic IOL to facilitate visual rehabilitation.
Educational Objective
The participants will share their vast experience over two decades in managing progressive keratoconus and post-LASIK, PRK and small-incision lenticule extraction ectasia with CXL. Pearls on indications, patient selection, surgical technique and complication management for safe and effective results will be presented and discussed with the participants.
2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting Instructional Courses
This 1.5 hour Instructional Course was recorded at the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA, April 25-28, 2025.
