The CCL or UVX method stands as the sole and most effective treatment capable of halting the advancement of keratoconus. UVX procedure ensures both safety and effectiveness by promoting enhanced cross-linking in the corneal collagen tissue, which results in a strengthened cornea, stopping the progression of keratoconus. A controlled a mount of ultraviolet light (UVA) is used to increase the natural anchors or bands with in the cornea to stop it from bulging out and becoming steep and irregular.

Pre-Operative Preparation
• Duration of pre-operative examinations and tests: half a day
• Preparation time for surgery until discharge: approximately one hour
• Duration of surgery: variable depending on the patient’s condition, but typically around one hour
• Time to return to normal life: typically three days after the surgery
• Success rate of this treatment method: over 85%