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Corneal crosslinking is a technique that uses ultraviolet light and riboflavin to prevent further steepening or thinning of the cornea. This surgical procedure is usually done where the epithelium at the front of the eye is removed prior to exposing the eye to ultraviolet light treatment.
Because corneal epithelium is removed, the patient will in essence have a corneal abrasion that can last anywhere from one week to even a couple of months. Healing times can vary per patient but expect discomfort during the period where the cornea has to recover from the surgical procedure. During the healing process, it is normal to have antibiotic coverage to prevent an eye infection. In addition, a bandage contact lens may be applied to improve comfort during the healing process.
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∙ 15y agoi been on antibotics for over a week .. some healing but still seeing the doc...everyday and doing drops . There is no fast fix. this can take weeks to heal
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∙ 12y agoIt can take months for full healing, and you may have some sensation or visual changes for a long time afterward. It's important to keep following up with your ophthalmologist as scheduled.
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