http://www.optometryproductguide.com/blog A comprehensive guide to optometry products for medical professionals Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:00:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 http://www.optometryproductguide.com/blog/2008/12/02/fda-permits-swiss-attempt-to-study-benefits-of-cxl/ http://www.optometryproductguide.com/blog/2008/12/02/fda-permits-swiss-attempt-to-study-benefits-of-cxl/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:48:47 +0000 Jim Marino http://www.optometryproductguide.com/blog/2008/12/02/fda-permits-swiss-attempt-to-study-benefits-of-cxl/ In a first research of its kind, the Swiss-based Peschke Meditrade GmbH has initiated a investigation to study the benefits of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in subjects with progressive keratoconus and corneal ectasia after prior refractive surgery. Presently keratoconus is treated through eyeglasses, hard contact lenses, and a newer treatment, INTACS plastic rings inserted into the mid layer of the cornea to flatten it, changing the shape and location of the cone. In 15-20% of the cases, cornea transplant surgery is necessary.

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