[Irradiation of cornea with ultraviolet light and riboflavin administration as a new treatment for erosive corneal processes, preliminary results in four patients]. / Bestrahlung der Hornhaut mit UV-Licht und Riboflavingabe als neuer Behandlungsversuch bei einschmelzenden Hornhautprozessen, erste Ergebnisse bei vier Patienten.
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd
; 217(3): 190-3, 2000 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-11076351
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Corneal melting is a serious condition and in many cases maybe managed only by surgery. UV-radiation with Riboflavin is a new method that may stop the melting process of the cornea. PATIENTS ANDMETHOD:
Four patients suffering from melting ulcera of the cornea of various origin underwent a single UV-radiation. Two ultraviolet diodes were used emitting light with an wavelength of 370 nm with an energy of 2.5 mW/cm2. The radiation time was 30 minutes. Before he radiation was performed 2-3 drops of 0.11% Riboflavinsolution were applied to the cornea. The treatment area was 6-7 mm in diameter.RESULTS:
After the treatment in three of the four patients the melting process of the cornea stopped. At least temporarily, a surgical procedure could be delayed.CONCLUSION:
Because of the absence of any side-effects in serious cases the method is recommended prior to surgery.
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01-internacional
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Assunto principal:
Riboflavina
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Terapia Ultravioleta
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Úlcera da Córnea
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Fármacos Fotossensibilizantes
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Ano de publicação:
2000
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