Who is a good candidate for accelerated corneal cross-linking?

Good candidates include patients with progressive keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, or post-refractive surgery ectasia, typically aged 14 and older with a corneal thickness of at least 400 micrometers. Contraindications include active corneal infections, severe corneal scarring, a history of herpes simplex keratitis, or pregnancy. A thorough preoperative evaluation, including corneal topography and pachymetry, is essential to confirm suitability.