Rubinfeld notes that cross-linking does improve vision in a number of patients. “We've found that about 50 percent of the time patients achieve a significant improvement in vision,” he says. “Nearly all studies have found some improvement in corneal curvature and some flattening after cross-linking.
How long does it take to get vision back after cross-linking treatment?
Patients may start to notice positive effects 4-8 weeks after the procedure and may experience a major improvement in vision at least 3-6 months after the investigational procedure.
What are the benefits of crosslinking?
Benefits of corneal cross-linking
- Slow down or stop the condition's progression.
- Help prevent vision loss or changes.
- Make contact lenses more tolerable.
- Help prevent the need for corneal transplant surgery.
