Keratoconus is a disease of the cornea, which results from deficient collagen in the corneal superstructure. This results in destabilisation of the corneal shape,resulting in high refractive errors and astigmatism. Unchecked bending of the cornea may result in corneal scarring, resulting in permanent vision loss. Corneal
collagen cross linking is done to prevent this. The procedure aims to stabilise the cornea by strengthening the bonds between the existing collagen fibres by means of riboflavin eye drops and UV light exposure. Once stabilised, the patient can be rehabilitated by means of contact lenses or intracorneal ring segments (INTACS). Corneal stabilisation helps the patient avoid a corneal transplant and also helps improve contact lens fitting, for better visual rehabilitation. Darshan Eye Care is equipped with both the conventional, as well as the Rapid/accelerated CXL machines, thereby allowing for customised keratoconus care.