Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

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Year
: 2014  |  Volume : 62  |  Issue : 3  |  Page : 367--370

Collagen cross-linking in the treatment of pellucid marginal degeneration


Ziad Hassan1, Gabor Nemeth2, Laszlo Modis2, Eszter Szalai2, Andras Berta2 
1 Orbident Refractive Surgery and Medical Center, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
2 Department of Ophthalmology, Medical and Health Science Center, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary

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Ziad Hassan
Orbident Refractive Surgery and Medical Center, Debrecen, Hungary, Nagyerdei blvd. 98, H-4012 Debrecen
Hungary

Pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD) is an uncommon cause of inferior peripheral corneal thinning disorder, characterized by irregular astigmatism. We analyzed a case of bilateral PMD patient and treated one eye with corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) therapy. Corneal topography was characteristic for PMD. Visual acuity, slitlamp examinations, tonometry, and corneal thickness were observed. Simulated keratometric and topographic index values were detected with corneal topography. Uncorrected, LogMAR visual acuity has improved from +0.8 to +0.55 during the 6 months and +0.3 during the 8 months follow-up after CXL. Pachymetry values and intraocular pressure showed no changes. Keratometric values and topografic indexes disclosed no progression of the disease. CXL may postpone or eliminate the need of corneal transplantation in cases with PMD.


How to cite this article:
Hassan Z, Nemeth G, Modis L, Szalai E, Berta A. Collagen cross-linking in the treatment of pellucid marginal degeneration.Indian J Ophthalmol 2014;62:367-370


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Hassan Z, Nemeth G, Modis L, Szalai E, Berta A. Collagen cross-linking in the treatment of pellucid marginal degeneration. Indian J Ophthalmol [serial online] 2014 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];62:367-370
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