Safety and efficacy of corneal cross-linking in pediatric patients with keratoconus and vernal keratoconjunctivitis

CONCLUSIONS: Cross-linking appears to be as safe and effective in pediatric patients with vernal keratoconjunctivits as in those without, with similar outcomes, adverse events, and progression of keratoconus after treatment. The proportion of patients exhibiting progression appears to be higher in pediatric patients than adults, and there is an association between male sex and diagnosis of VKC.
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Source Type: research