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Corneal crosslinking (CXL) is associated with long-term safety and sustained improvements in visual and tomographic outcomes across pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients with progressive keratoconus. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess the long-term safety and effectiveness of corneal crosslinking (CXL) in improving visual and tomographic outcomes in keratoconus patients of different ages.

March 5, 2026Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Long-Term Outcomes of Corneal Crosslinking for Keratoconus Across Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult Populations in a Diverse U.S. Population

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KCKaren Chen TWThitima Wungcharoen CZCindy S. Zhao

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Reports sustained improvements in visual outcomes for keratoconus across diverse pediatric and adult populations, suggesting timely intervention benefits.

Key Points

To assess the long-term safety and effectiveness of corneal crosslinking (CXL) in improving visual and tomographic outcomes in keratoconus patients of different ages.
Analyzed long-term outcomes of corneal crosslinking in patients ranging from pediatric to adult populations.
Included a diverse cohort from various demographics across the U.S.
Evaluated visual and tomographic outcomes post-intervention.
Demonstrated improvements in visual acuity and corneal shape after CXL across all age groups.
Showed that CXL is safe with minimal adverse effects in the long term.
Supported timely intervention in progressive keratoconus as beneficial across demographics.

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91e2cd6127c7a504c1e2d https://doi.org/10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001932

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March 5, 2026Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Long-Term Outcomes of Corneal Crosslinking for Keratoconus Across Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult Populations in a Diverse U.S. Population

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Authors

KCKaren Chen TWThitima Wungcharoen CZCindy S. Zhao

Discussion

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Overview

Reports sustained improvements in visual outcomes for keratoconus across diverse pediatric and adult populations, suggesting timely intervention benefits.

Key Points

To assess the long-term safety and effectiveness of corneal crosslinking (CXL) in improving visual and tomographic outcomes in keratoconus patients of different ages.
Analyzed long-term outcomes of corneal crosslinking in patients ranging from pediatric to adult populations.
Included a diverse cohort from various demographics across the U.S.
Evaluated visual and tomographic outcomes post-intervention.
Demonstrated improvements in visual acuity and corneal shape after CXL across all age groups.
Showed that CXL is safe with minimal adverse effects in the long term.
Supported timely intervention in progressive keratoconus as beneficial across demographics.

Cite This Study

Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91e2cd6127c7a504c1e2d https://doi.org/10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001932

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