Is C3R dangerous?

Is C3R dangerous?

The light emitting diodes used in the C3-R device is of a wavelength that is not harmful. Furthermore, light emission is carefully measured and calibrated prior to each treatment.

Is C3R surgery safe?

C3R is a non-invasive procedure. There are no major risks associated. There may be a rare risk of corneal infection, which can be treated by the use of antibiotic eyedrops. In some cases there is a possibility of vision deterioration due to the occurrence of corneal scarring after C3R.

Is C3R permanent solution?

What are the advantages of C3R surgery? One of the main benefits of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking, which has demonstrated long-term stability, is that it is a less invasive treatment as compared to corneal transplants. Apart from this, it is a permanent treatment.

What should I do after C3R?

After the treatment, antibiotic eye drops are applied; a bandage contact lens may be applied, which will be removed by our doctor during the follow up visit. Protective eye wear, such as sunglasses (also given by us) is to be worn for a few days until complete healing takes place.

Is C3R a refractive surgery?

Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking with Riboflavin (also abbreviated as C3R) is a non-invasive corneal treatment shown to slow the progression of keratoconus. It does so by increasing the strength of corneal tissue.

Can I bath after C3R?

Avoid a head bath or face wash for at least a week. Avoid getting dust or water in your eyes. You may exercise, but should not swim before the surface of your eye has healed. It is normally safe to resume contact lens wear after a month once the eye surface has healed.

What is C3R surgery?

What is a C3R procedure?

C3R is a non-surgical procedure. Only known procedure that is proven to halt the progression of the dreaded Keratoconus. This treatment now offers an end to a lifetime of waiting and uncertainty for Keratoconus patients. This is a simple one-time treatment that offers a permanent solution to Keratoconus.

Can C3-R®* help Keratoconus patients?

Until recently, there was no method to change the integrity and strength of the cornea itself for keratoconus patients. The non-invasive treatment C3-R®* (corneal collagen cross-linking riboflavin) treatment has been proven to strengthen the weak corneal structure in keratoconus.

Does C3R help in the correction of cataract?

C3R is not going to help any spectacle correction, but only stabilize the progression of the abnormality viz. keratoconus.

When can I get rid of my glasses after C3R?

This decision as to what is best suited from the above choices for your eyes can only be taken after we have evaluate you 3 to 6 months after the C3R is done. Q If not is there any other treatment can be done to make the vision perfect. I just want to get rid of glasses?