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Keratoconus, a corneal condition, is treated with cornea collagen crosslinking, which strengthens chemical bonds among corneal fibrils.
Traditionally, this is done after removing a thin layer of corneal epithelium, but an alternative "epi-on" approach leaves the epithelium intact.
Beckman, M.D., a cornea specialist, presented research findings on the epi-on approach at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
Beckman listed advantages of the epi-on procedure.
Author's summary: Epi-on approach has advantages over epi-off for keratoconus treatment.