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Scientific articles
The science behind CXL and PACK-CXL
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Does CXL at the slit lamp affect demarcation line depth?
The advantages of performing corneal cross-linking (CXL) at the slit lamp are well established. It brings CXL out of the operating theater, to anywhere where
Keeping the Cornea Hydrated during CXL: Riboflavin or PBS?
It has been quite the debate. Should surgeons drop riboflavin onto the cornea during the UV irradiation part of a corneal cross-linking (CXL) procedure, or
High fluence PACK-CXL is better than low fluence PACK-CXL
Photoactivated chromophore for keratitis-corneal cross-linking (PACK-CXL) has progressed a great deal since it was first developed (1) as a treatment for infectious keratitis and corneal
Landmark PACK-CXL trial published
This month, a landmark PACK-CXL trial was published that shows that PACK-CXL is an effective corneal infection therapy.
US Ophthalmic Review reviews CXL at the Slit Lamp
Prof. Hafezi reviews the CXL at the Slit Lamp technique in US Ophthalmic Review
Journal of Refractive Surgery publishes CXL at the Slit Lamp technique
Nikki Hafezi’s successful launch of slit lamp cross-linking technology.
Eye rubbing and keratoconus: the forces applied when rubbing eyes
It’s clear that there is a link between eye rubbing and keratoconus. Eye rubbing can alter the strength of the cornea, which can cause keratoconus to
Power up! More UV needed to treat IK
PACK-CXL for infectious keratitis is not like treating keratoconus with CXL.
Review on PACK-Crosslinking
The most recent and complete overview about this exciting new technology to treat corneal infections with UV light and Vitamin B2.
PACK-CXL in fungal keratitis
Article describing the successful use of PACK-CXL as primary therapy in contact lens-related fungal keratitis.
Prospective study on PACK-CXL
The so far largest study on PACK-CXL for the treatment of advanced corneal ulcers. Led by ELZA member Farhad Hafezi.
PACK-CXL can be accelerated
ELZA research shows that PACK-CXL can be accelerated from 30 minutes to 150 seconds only, while maintaining efficacy.