New air bubble technique may help treat thin corneas in keratoconus
NCT ID NCT07426029
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a modified version of corneal collagen cross-linking, a procedure to strengthen the cornea, in 39 people with keratoconus who had thin corneas. Before the standard treatment, doctors added a small air bubble into the cornea to protect the inner layer. The goal was to see if this approach was both effective and safe for these patients.
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Conditions
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Department of Ophthalmology-Faculty of Medicine-Cairo University
Giza, Giza Governorate, 11562, Egypt
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