{"id":14136,"date":"2025-05-16T11:31:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T03:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/?p=14136"},"modified":"2025-11-07T22:50:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:50:56","slug":"corneal-collagen-cross-linking-what-is-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/corneal-collagen-cross-linking-what-is-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking: What Is It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14136\" class=\"elementor elementor-14136\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-89279cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"89279cd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8d957d3\" data-id=\"8d957d3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760741c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"760741c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/we-treat\/corneal-collagen-cross-linking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corneal cross-linking (CXL)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the eye is a surgical treatment to treat conditions that affect the cornea, the transparent surface of the eye. This procedure strengthens the collagen fibers within the cornea to prevent further damage, stabilize the shape of the eye, and, in some cases, improve vision.<\/span><\/p><h3>Who can Benefit from Corneal Cross-Linking?<\/h3><p>Corneal cross-linking is most commonly used to halt the progression of keratoconus, but it may also be beneficial for other corneal conditions, such as corneal ectasia, whereas the cornea becomes too thin and begins to bulge.<\/p><p>Here are some people who may benefit from corneal cross-linking:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/we-treat\/keratoconus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keratoconus<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-LASIK ectasia<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive corneal thinning<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Alternative to <a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/we-treat\/corneal-transplant\/\">corneal transplant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Corneal-Collagen-Cross-Linking_1.png\" alt=\"Normal vs keratoconus cornea diagram.\" width=\"588\" height=\"331\" \/><\/p><h3><b>How Does Corneal Cross-Linking Work?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collagen is a protein that provides strength and structure to the cornea. In conditions like keratoconus, the collagen in the cornea becomes weak and less organized, causing the cornea to thin and bulge.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A photosensitizing agent, riboflavin drops (vitamin B2), is applied to the cornea. Riboflavin works as a &#8220;bridge&#8221; to strengthen the collagen structure, stabilizing the cornea and making it more resistant to further deformation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result is a stronger, more rigid cornea, which can help prevent the progression of keratoconus and other corneal thinning disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Corneal-Collagen-Cross-Linking_2.png\" alt=\"Corneal cross-linking steps illustration.\" width=\"439\" height=\"460\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonvision.com\/services\/cornea\/corneal-cross-linking\/?dlmtrk_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&amp;dlmtrk_landing=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostonvision.com%2Fservices%2Fcornea%2Fcorneal-cross-linking%2F&amp;dlmtrk_source=google_organic&amp;dlmtrk_referrer=www.bostonvision.com&amp;dlmtrk_landing=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostonvision.com%2Fservices%2Fcornea%2Fcorneal-cross-linking%2F%3Fdlmtrk_referrer%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F%26dlmtrk_landing%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bostonvision.com%252Fservices%252Fcornea%252Fcorneal-cross-linking%252F%26dlmtrk_source%3Dgoogle_organic&amp;dlmtrk_source=direct\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston Vision<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3><b>What to Expect During the Corneal Cross-Linking Procedure<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corneal cross-linking is typically an outpatient procedure, meaning patients can go home the same day. Here\u2019s what you can expect during the procedure:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Numbing the Eye<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Before the procedure begins, topical anesthetic eye drops will be applied to ensure that you are comfortable and pain-free during the treatment.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Riboflavin Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The ophthalmologist will apply riboflavin (vitamin B2) drops to the cornea.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UV Light Exposure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The cornea will be exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light for a set period, around 30 minutes. The UV light activates the riboflavin and initiates the collagen cross-linking process.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bandage Contact Lens Application:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This helps the cornea to heal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Post Operative Care: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotic and steroid drops will be given to help your eye heal.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Corneal-Collagen-Cross-Linking3.png\" alt=\"UV light applied during corneal cross-linking.\" width=\"512\" height=\"366\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/procedures\/corneal-cross-linking\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleveland Clinic<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3><b>Benefits of Corneal Cross-Linking for the Eye<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corneal cross-linking offers several benefits, particularly for individuals with keratoconus and other corneal conditions:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prevents Disease Progression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It can prevent further vision deterioration and might reduce the need for a corneal transplant.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimally Invasive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Unlike a corneal transplant, collagen cross-linking is a minimally invasive procedure with a relatively quick recovery time. Most patients return to their normal activities within a few days to weeks.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or someone you know is dealing with corneal disease, it\u2019s important to talk to an ophthalmologist about the benefits and risks of CXL. With early detection and appropriate treatment, you can help protect your vision for years to come.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cornea specialists available in OasisEye Specialists include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/team-member\/dr-vanitha-ratnalingam\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr Vanitha Ratnalingam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who is based in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/contact-us-kuala-lumpur\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuala Lumpur<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/contact-us-penang\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penang<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/team-member\/dr-k-john-mathen\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr K John Mathen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who is based in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/contact-us-kuala-lumpur\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuala Lumpur<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f549c61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f549c61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa362cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa362cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63ba49c elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"63ba49c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1041\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1041\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is the procedure painful?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1041\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1041\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the procedure, you will receive numbing eye drops, so there is little to no pain.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1042\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1042\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will my vision improve after CXL?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1042\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1042\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main goal is to halt progression, not necessarily improve vision.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, some patients experience mild flattening of the cornea, which can lead to slight vision improvement over time.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1043\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1043\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is CXL a cure for keratoconus?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1043\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1043\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. CXL stabilizes the cornea and slows or stops further worsening but does not reverse keratoconus. Additional treatments, like contact lenses, glasses, or intracorneal ring segments, may still be needed.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1044\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1044\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are there risks or side effects?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1044\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1044\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary blurry vision.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye discomfort or dryness.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light sensitivity.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rare but serious risks include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infection.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corneal haze or scarring.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed healing.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1045\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1045\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I have CXL in both eyes at once?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1045\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1045\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1046\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1046\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What should I avoid after CXL?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1046\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1046\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No rubbing the eyes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid swimming, eye makeup, and dusty environments until the doctor clears you.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use prescribed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops exactly as instructed.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1047\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1047\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will I still need glasses or contact lenses after CXL?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1047\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1047\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. However, the procedure can stabilize your condition and prevent the need for a corneal transplant.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1dab94d\" data-id=\"1dab94d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a692ba2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a692ba2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0097a3;\"><strong>Latest Blog<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8f05a0 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"b8f05a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17180 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cataract\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/can-cataracts-be-cured-without-surgery\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cataractnov1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-17190\" alt=\"Man looking surprised while holding a box of cataract removal eye drops, questioning if the product\u2019s claims are true\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/can-cataracts-be-cured-without-surgery\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t\tCan Cataracts Be Cured Without Surgery?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/can-cataracts-be-cured-without-surgery\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Can Cataracts Be Cured Without Surgery?\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-16251 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lasik\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/what-age-is-best-for-laser-eye-surgery-and-how-it-affects-the-types-of-treatment-decision-by-doctor\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cover-photo_blog-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-16253\" alt=\"Asian mother and daughter wearing glasses, smiling together indoors, representing different age groups for laser eye surgery considerations\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/what-age-is-best-for-laser-eye-surgery-and-how-it-affects-the-types-of-treatment-decision-by-doctor\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t\tWhat Age is Best for Laser Eye Surgery and How It Affects The Types of Treatment Decision by Doctor?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/what-age-is-best-for-laser-eye-surgery-and-how-it-affects-the-types-of-treatment-decision-by-doctor\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about What Age is Best for Laser Eye Surgery and How It Affects The Types of Treatment Decision by Doctor?\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-15207 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lasik\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/why-should-athletes-consider-smile-pro-or-femtolasik\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Why-should-athletes-consider-SMILE-pro-or-Femtolasik-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-15204\" alt=\"Two cyclists riding on an open road at sunrise with mountains in the background.\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/why-should-athletes-consider-smile-pro-or-femtolasik\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t\tWhy Should Athletes Consider SMILE pro or FemtoLASIK?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/why-should-athletes-consider-smile-pro-or-femtolasik\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Why Should Athletes Consider SMILE pro or FemtoLASIK?\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14912 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lasik\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/can-shortsightedness-regress-after-lasik\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Thumbnail-photo-1-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-14911\" alt=\"A man pondering a question.\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/can-shortsightedness-regress-after-lasik\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t\tCan Shortsightedness Regress After LASIK?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/can-shortsightedness-regress-after-lasik\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Can Shortsightedness Regress After LASIK?\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14169 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-retina\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/understanding-uveitis\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/understanding-uveitis-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-14173\" alt=\"An eye condition called uveitis.\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/understanding-uveitis\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t\tUnderstanding Uveitis\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/understanding-uveitis\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Understanding Uveitis\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14136 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cornea\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/corneal-collagen-cross-linking-what-is-it\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Corneal-Collagen-Cross-Linking-What-Is-It-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-14152\" alt=\"What is Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking.\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/corneal-collagen-cross-linking-what-is-it\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t\tCorneal Collagen Cross-Linking: What Is It?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/corneal-collagen-cross-linking-what-is-it\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking: What Is It?\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Corneal cross-linking (CXL) for the eye is a surgical treatment to treat conditions that affect the cornea, the transparent surface of the eye. This procedure<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14152,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking: What Is It? | OasisEye","_seopress_titles_desc":"Learn how corneal cross-linking treats keratoconus & other conditions. Strengthen your cornea & protect your vision with expert care at OasisEye.","_seopress_robots_index":"","content-type":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14136","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cornea"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14136","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14136"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17243,"href":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14136\/revisions\/17243"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}