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Keratoconus
This is in regard to my son who is aged about 16 years, who has been diagnosed with keratoconus, and they have suggested him to undergo the procedure called corneal crosslinking. This procedure will be done this coming Saturday. Can anybody give a brief and simple description about this procedure.
Is it a safe procedure.
How long he has to take rest or miss classes.
What are the side-effects.
Is the procedure painful.
Thank you
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is quite safe.3 weeks rest is good.painless.foreign body sensation may be there for few days.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Azher Lodhi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
C3R surgery will help to prevent progression.
It's not painful . little discomfort can be there
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
C3r is done to prevent progression of keratoconus. It's safe.
2-3 weeks of rest.
Not painful, slight discomfort may be there.
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Dr. Saurabh Bothra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Jaipur
Don’t worry
This procedure is done to prevent progression
Procedure is painless
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Rest for 2 weeks
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