Keratoconus cross-linking in India
Riboflavin drops and ultraviolet light strengthen a thinning cornea to stop keratoconus worsening.
At a glance
- Type
- Non-surgical treatment
- Typical procedure time
- About 1 hour per eye
- Typical hospital stay
- Day-care
- Time to plan in India
- About 3–7 days
These are broad, typical ranges for planning a trip. Your doctor sets the real plan for you, and it can be shorter or longer.
When people ask about it
- Progressive keratoconus on corneal scans
Whether it suits you is a decision for a doctor who has examined you and seen your results.
How it usually works
- Consultation and assessmentA doctor reviews your history and previous results and examines you.
- Tests if neededOnly tests that will change the plan are advised.
- Treatment planYou receive a plan covering medicines, therapy sessions or procedures and how often they repeat.
- Treatment sessions or medicinesTreatment starts and your response is monitored.
- Review and follow-upThe plan is adjusted and a schedule for the next reviews, many of which can be done near home, is agreed.
Recovery and follow-up
- Eye discomfort for a few days; a bandage lens is used.
- Vision may fluctuate for weeks.
Every procedure carries risks, and they differ from person to person. Ask your doctor to explain the risks that apply to you before you decide.
What affects the cost
We do not publish prices we cannot stand behind. The total depends on you, the hospital and the doctor. After a doctor has reviewed your records, you receive an itemised written estimate before you decide anything.
- The type and number of sessions
- The medicines or devices used
- Tests and scans along the way
- Follow-up visits
- Your stay and local travel
Documents to prepare
- Reports and results from earlier treatment
- A list of all medicines and supplements
- Recent blood tests
- A summary of allergies and long-term conditions
- Passport and visa documents
Travel and stay
- Ask how many visits are needed and whether local follow-up can replace some of them.
- Check that any repeat treatments can be continued near your home.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Is my keratoconus progressing?
- Will I still need special lenses?
- What is the exact diagnosis and how serious is it?
- Which options exist, including no treatment?
Also known as
- CXL
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Read the planning guidePlanning information only. This page gives general information to help you prepare questions and plan a trip. It does not diagnose, recommend a treatment or promise an outcome, a price or the availability of a doctor or hospital. Figures are broad, typical ranges and vary from person to person. Only a doctor who has examined you can say what is right for you. This page was prepared by Prognova's editorial team and has not yet been reviewed by a licensed clinician.