Crosslinking surgery, also known as corneal crosslinking (CXL), is a procedure used in veterinary medicine to treat certain eye conditions in animals, such as infectious keratitis (PACK-CXL) or bullous keratitis (CXL).
So, what does corneal crosslinking involve? It combines vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and ultraviolet light to either sterilize the cornea or strengthen the connections between collagen fibers in the cornea. This process helps stabilize the cornea and prevent further deformation.
It's essential to note that crosslinking surgery in veterinary medicine should only be performed by a specialized veterinary ophthalmologist. The procedure may vary depending on the specific eye condition of the animal and the individual considerations of each case.
