Fungal Keratitis and Corneal Perforation as a Rare Complication of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Treatment.
Ozlem Barut SelverDilek Yesim MetinSuleyha Hilmioglu PolatAylin DogenMelis PalamarPublished in: Cornea (2023)
CXL with riboflavin has become a common procedure to prevent keratoconus progression by strengthening the biomechanical specialties of the cornea. Although the treatment itself has been used in the management of microbial keratitis and related corneal melting, fungal keratitis and corneal perforation after a CXL procedure for keratoconus might also be detected. Clinicians should be aware of this rare but devastating complication of CXL treatment and start prompt treatment when suspected.