Why Use Professor Stephanie Watson?
- Prof Watson is a corneal specialist and understands the complete range of options available to treat your specific condition to ensure you achieve the optimal visual outcome. As a specialist, she is often sought out for second opinions or referred complicated cases.
- Prof Watson uses the latest cross linking equipment to ensure that your procedure is as comfortable as possible.
What is cross-linking?
Cross linking is a relatively new technique for the treatment of Keratoconus (which is a condition of corneal weakness).
Eye Scan to Assess Keratoconus
Cross Linking
The technique uses UV light and a photosensitiser to strengthen collagen bonds or cross links. These are the natural anchors in the cornea that prevent it from bulging out. It is performed in the consulting rooms and takes less than one hour. The patient is able to go home the same day
Cross linking is not a cure for Keratoconus, it is a treatment that stabilises the deterioration of the cornea and enables some patients to improve their vision.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. The information provided here is for general educational purposes only.
To find out more about cross linking surgery with Prof Stephanie Watson, please phone 02 9389 0666 or enquire online.
Prof Stephanie Watson
Suite 2002, Level 20
Westfield Tower 1
520 Oxford Street
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
