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Cross-linking is a new method to treat keratoconus; it consists in producing new molecular bonds to reinforce the corneal collagen which becomes debilitated due to this condition. It is a great therapeutic alternative with excellent results and minimal side effects.

This technique consists in instilling a riboflavin drop until the cornea becomes completely impregned and then the application of UV radiation. The riboflavin creates a “filter” effect, improving the safety of this technique by not allowing UV light to enter the eye.

UV radiation, together with riboflavin, produces free radicals, which originate the corneal collagen strengthening (cross-linking).  This is a non-invasive and simple procedure which is performed in an operating room on an outpatient basis.

Cross-linking can help you postpone or avoid a corneal transplant as it helps recover the corneal stiffness, and it is specially indicated for conditions such as keratoconus, iatrogenic ectasias  and Marginal Pelucid Degeneration.  It is also used to treat other corneal conditions and some infections.

The cornea transplant, also known as keratoplasty, consists of replacing part or the whole patient´s corneal tissue for a graft coming from a deceased donor. This procedure is done in more advanced stages of keratoconus and when the other options cannot offer any improvement.  (i.e. corneal scars, more advanced keratoconus, etc.)

Our pledge is to offer you an honest diagnosis, personalized attention and the best technology available in the refractive surgery field.

We have the most up to date equipment which allows surgeries to be completely blade-free. We strive to follow strict quality standards to ensure an adequate patient evaluation and selection, and when choosing the surgery technique that will be most appropriate for them.

This technique is very similar to Lasik: a flap is created and the laser is applied underneath. The great difference is that the incision is made with laser (instead of a blade) which enables the surgeon to control even the minor details, and increases the predictability and safety of the flap.

This technique is very similar to Lasik: a flap is created and the laser is applied underneath. The great difference is that the incision is made with laser (instead of a blade) which enables the surgeon to control even the minor details, and increases the predictability and safety of the flap.