Cross Linking For Ulcerative And Bacterial Keratitis

Laurence Sullivan FRANZCO^1,2,3

¹RVEEH, Melbourne
²Bayside Eye Specialists
³LaserSight

Purpose: Review of recent reports and study regarding the use of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking (CXL)in Microbial Keratitis.

Methods: Literature Review of recent reports and study regarding the use of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking (CXL)in Microbial Keratitis

Results: CXL seems to be effective therapy for Microbial Keratitis

Conclusion: CXL may have a place in Microbial Keratitis, particularly when Antibiotic Therapy is unreliable or has failed.