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Keretoconus Eye

prakhar10

Hi
I am suferring form keretoconous eye. On 26/ 07 Corneal Thickness was 473 mocron, then on 26/08 it came down to 450 micron. I got C3R done on 31/08. Again on testing on 28/09 corneal thickness went down to 402. Doctor is saying it is better. Pl advice me. What should I do?

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prakhar10

Thanks Dr
Thanks for reponse. Pl tell me the parameters in sirus examination report which needs to be compared for ascertening topgraphy change, I have got the reports of three situs examination. Thanks once again. Pl do respond.

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Timothy D McGarity, M.D.

Is C3R the same as Collagen Crosslinking? I wouldn't worry too much about your corneal thickness. Main question would be how much is your topography changing (I.e the steepening) and is there any scarring or corneal hypdrops.

Sincerely,
Timothy D. McGarity, Medical Doctor, Ophthalmologist

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