New no-scrape eye treatment may match standard therapy for cone-shaped cornea

NCT ID NCT07173907

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested two ways to treat keratoconus, a condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape. One method removes the cornea's top layer before applying UV light (standard accelerated cross-linking), while the other leaves the layer intact and customizes the light pattern (CuRV). 135 adults with progressive keratoconus took part. The goal was to see if the gentler, no-scrape method could stabilize the cornea and improve vision just as well as the standard approach over 24 months.

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