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Can Corneal Cross-Linking Be Used To Treat Myopia?

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On August 21, 2016 @ 2:13 am In Cornea,Refractive | Comments Disabled

Earlier this year, Avedro, Inc. received approvals from the FDA to use Photrexa Viscous and Photrexa riboflavin solutions with its KXL System for corneal collagen cross-linking for the treatment of progressive keratoconus, and corneal ectasia following refractive surgery.

On August 16, 2016, Avedro announced a new clinical trial together with Toulouse University Hospital in France to evaluate the safety and efficacy of corneal cross linking for the treatment of myopia.

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