When is cross-linking carried out?

Author: Dr. Victor Derhartunian 23 June 2021

Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains when cross-linking may be necessary.

Cross-linking is used when the cornea develops a weakness. This weakness can occur naturally in the context of keratoconus or after laser eye surgery, which is extremely rare.

This cornea can also become weaker, and then this tissue can be stabilized or hardened again through the application of cross-linking.

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Dr. Victor Derhartunian

Nachdem er sein Handwerk von den beiden Pionieren der Laserchirurgie gelernt hat, gehört Dr. Victor Derhartunian zu den führenden Augenlaser-Chirurgen. Er leitet die Praxis in Wien und kann seine Patienten in fünf Sprachen beraten.