Holcomb C3-R®- Cornea Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin for the Treatment of Keratoconus

Holcomb C3-R- Cornea Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin for the Treatment of Keratoconus

Keratoconus

Keratoconus or Pellucid Marginal Degeneration is a progressive non-inflammatory disorder that causes a characteristic thinning and cone-like steepening of the cornea. This steepening results in distortion of vision, increased sensitivity to glare and light and an associated reduction in visual acuity. These symptoms usually appear in the late teens and early twenties. Keratoconus may progress for 10-20 years and then can slow or even stabilize. Each eye can be affected differently. This can result in a dramatic decrease in the ability to see clearly even with corrective lenses. (Note: as keratoconus and pellucid are the same disease process, any reference to "keratoconus" also applies to "pellucid" as well.)

Why consider Holcomb C3-R (Cornea Collagen Crosslinking) procedure for treatment of Keratoconus?

A non--surgical procedure Holcomb C3-R (corneal collagen cross-linking riboflavin) procedure can strengthen the weak corneal structure in keratoconus. This method works by increasing collagen cross-linking, which are the natural "anchors" within the cornea. Essentially the Holcomb C3-R cause new links to build between the weakened layers of the cornea creating a stronger cornea. These anchors are responsible for preventing the cornea from bulging out and becoming steep and irregular (which is the cause of keratoconus).

What do chicken wire and Keratoconus have in common?

In keratoconus, the cornea has weakened structural support; fewer collagen cross-links or like a fence that has become weakened. This weakened structure allows the cornea to bulge outwards. The Holcomb C3-R (cornea collagen crosslinking with riboflavin) procedure is like placing chicken wire over a fence or crosslinking to the cornea, making it more stable and reinforced. Chicken wire keeps the animals from getting out through a weakened fence; much like Holcomb C3-R keeps the cornea from bulging out.

Will my vision improve after Holcomb C3-R?

Holcomb C3-R is vision preserving and stabilizing treatment. Although it is not considered a vision correction procedure, many patients note that their vision has less fluctuation, less ghosting and appears crisper/sharper. The full effect of Holcomb C3-R occurs around 3-6 months after the procedure. A recent study that followed patients after Holcomb C3-R reported that patients continued to have decreased astigmatism over a 5 year period of time.

Can I wear contacts after Holcomb C3-R? Will I need new glasses or contact lens prescription?

Patients can return to wearing contact lenses the day after the Holcomb C3-Rprocedure. Patients who have had Holcomb C3-Rcombined with INTACS or CK (conductive keratoplasty) will need to be re-fitted for contacts 10-14 days after the procedure and can resume wear 14 days after the procedures.

Most patients undergoing the Holcomb C3-R will have new glasses or contact lenses prescribed 3-6 months after the procedure. Patients who have a combination procedure, Holcomb C3-R with INTACS or CK, will need a new glasses prescription 3-4 days after procedure and can obtain a new contact lens prescription 10-14 days after the procedure.

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