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  5. FP0378 : Conventional C3R versus accelerated C3R in progressive keratoconus – a comparative study.

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Chief & Presenting Author: Dr.Madhusmita Mahapatra

Co Author(s): Dr.Ankit Ahir, Dr. Balmukund Agarwal, Dr.Sangeeta Kalita

Abstract

Study design: Hospital based Randomized double-blind and comparative study
Purpose: To compare the conventional corneal collagen cross-linking (C-CXL) with accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking (A-CXL) in terms of efficacy in cases of progressive keratoconus.
Methods: We have taken 54 eyes of 52 patients with progressive keratoconus and have randomly assigned them to two groups i.e., conventional C3R (C-CXL) and accelerated C3R(A-CXL). All the patients underwent standard clinical examination for diagnosis of keratoconus. CXL system (PESCHSE, Germany, model UV-X-1000, using UV-A) was used in this study.
Results:
There was a significant improvement in BCVA in both groups, but no significant difference was noted between the 2 groups.
Conclusion:
To conclude, Both C-CXL and A-CXL procedures are safe and efficacious. Accelerated C3R being faster than the conventional CXL procedure, is more beneficial for both patient and surgeon.