Three Different Cross-linking Protocols for Treatment of Pediatric Keratoconus

Analysis of the Outcomes of Three Different Cross-linking Protocols for Treatment of Pediatric Keratoconus

comparison between standard cross-linking protocol and accelerated and transepithelial cross-linking

comparison between standard cross-linking protocol and accelerated and transepithelial cross-linking for treatment of documented pediatric keratoconus progression. The study patients are divided into 3 groups. Group A patient treated with standard cross-linking. Group B patients treated with accelerated cross-linking. Group C patients treated with transepithelial cross-linking.

Inclusion Criteria:

• pediatric patient less than 18 years old
• keratoconus stage I-III ABCD keratoconus grading system

Exclusion Criteria:

• age more than 18 years
• previous eye surgery
• current eye infection or pathology