Corneal Collagen Crosslinking (CXL)
Corneal Collagen Crosslinking - Informational Video
Blog posted by Dr. Seth Meskin, a board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained corneal specialist. For more information on keratoconus or crosslinking, or any of the services we offer, please contact us 203-878-1236 at any of our 4 offices in Milford, Orange, Branford, or Shelton. We’re looking forward to hearing from you soon.... read more
Scleral Contact Lenses At Eye Physicians and Surgeons
What is a scleral lens? A scleral lens, also known as an ocular surface prosthesis, was first created in the 1880s and resurfaced with larger diameters and more oxygenated material in 2008. Unlike a rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens that sits directly on the cornea (clear portion of the eye), scleral lenses are a larger ... read more
Dr. Meskin Performs Connecticut's First Corneal Collagen Crosslinking (CXL) Procedures with FDA Approved Avedro Device
Normal Cornea vs. Keratoconus Cornea In April, 2016 Avedro of Waltham, Massachusetts received FDA Approval for its KXL® System for Corneal Cross-Linking and its riboflavin solutions (Photrexa® Viscous and Photrexa®) for the treatment of keratoconus and corneal ectasia. Keratoconus is a condition that affects the cornea, which is the transparent structure in the ... read more
