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Three Different Protocols of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Keratoconus: Conventional, Accelerated and Iontophoresis
Published on: November 12, 2015
Sterile infiltrates after cross-linking
G García de Oteyza1, J Álvarez de Toledo1
1Servicio de Córnea y Segmento Anterior, Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer, Barcelona, España.
Case Report:
A 20 year-old woman presented with an asymmetric bilateral keratoconus. Cross-linking of the right eye was performed due of its topographic and pachymetric conditions. Three days after the procedure, the patient presented with some corneal infiltrates that where classified as sterile.
Discussion:
Cross-linking is known for its efficacy and safety. Nevertheless, there can be complications. Sterile infiltrates have already been described, although their aetiology is still not clear.
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