What is the main goal of Cross-Linking?

The #1 goal of corneal cross-linking is to stabilize and halt the progression of degenerative corneal diseases such as keratoconus and corneal ectasia. Halting the disease may eliminate the need for a future corneal transplant. Corneal cross-linking will not eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. Stabilization is achieved in nearly 90% of treatments and patients are able to continue their current modality of vision correction whether it be soft or hard contact lenses or even glasses.

Corneal cross-linking can not reverse the changes that have already occurred which is why identifying and treating sooner rather than later is so important in order to keep vision as good as possible.