Got eye problems in your twenties? Here’s how you can treat it
C3-R treatment to strengthen the cornea The prior section in this website explained the cause of corneal weakening in keratoconus. Until recently, there was no method to change the integrity and strength of the cornea itself for keratoconus patients. A non-invasive treatment C3-R (corneal collagen cross-linking with riboflavin) treatment has been proven to strengthen the weak corneal structure in keratoconus. This method works by increasing collagen cross-linking, which are the natural “anchors” within the cornea. These anchors are responsible for preventing the cornea from bulging out and becoming steep and irregular (which is the cause of keratoconus). The figures above show the parallel corneal layers (white) and the collagen cross-linking (red) which are increased after C3-R treatment. The 30-minute C3-R treatment is performed in our office and is a one-time treatment . During the treatment, custom-made riboflavin eyedrops are applied to the cornea, wh...