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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye) in Prof. Or Kaiserman

About the clinic

Corneal Cross Linking (CXL) for one eye is available at the clinic of Prof. Or Kaiserman in Petah Tikva, Israel. This procedure helps patients with keratoconus by strengthening the corneal tissue to stop the disease from getting worse. Treatment is led by Prof. Or Kaiserman, a cornea specialist who received an achievement award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Advanced CXL Method

The clinic uses the German-Swiss IROC accelerated device for this procedure. This system uses seven diodes to emit UVA light, which activates riboflavin (Vitamin B2) in the eye. This process creates new chemical bonds between collagen fibers to stiffen the cornea. A specialized optics system compensates for any small head movements during the session. The treatment beam is adjusted to match the exact size of the patient's eye. Because it is an accelerated method, the active treatment time takes around 10 minutes.

Safety and Benefits

This approach to treating keratoconus offers several advantages for eye health:

  • No incisions are made during the procedure, which lowers the risk of scarring.
  • Low risk of infection compared to wearing rigid contact lenses every day.
  • No rejection risk because no donor tissue or grafts are used.
  • Better tolerance for contact lenses once the eye has healed.

Recovery and Results

Patients return home on the same day as the procedure. A bandage contact lens is placed on the eye and must remain dry until a doctor removes it. Most patients can start wearing their regular contact lenses again after about four weeks. While the main goal is to stop the disease, vision often changes and stabilizes over several weeks. For those needing vision correction, Prof. Dr. Or Kaiserman can combine CXL with the Athens protocol or corneal ring implants.

Expert Care by Prof. Dr. Or Kaiserman

Prof. Dr. Or Kaiserman is a fellowship-trained specialist in cornea and laser surgery. He serves as the head of the Cornea and Dry Eye Clinic at Barzilai Medical Center. With over 115 published professional articles, Prof. Dr. Or Kaiserman is a recognized researcher in the field of ophthalmology. He currently holds a position as an associate professor at Ben-Gurion University. Patients receive care from a doctor who finished medical school with honors and trained at the University of Toronto.

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Ophthalmology
treatment Price
Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye) $4500
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement Price on request
Cataract surgery (one eye) Price on request
Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation Price on request
Laser eye surgery Price on request
Laser trabeculoplasty Price on request

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Prof. Or Kaiserman: more details about the clinic

Israel, Petah Tikva
Prof. Or Kaiserman is an ophthalmology clinic in Petah Tikva, Israel, led by Prof’ Or Kaiserman and focused on laser vision correction, cataract surgery, and cornea care. The clinic’s cornea portfolio includes advanced treatment options for progressive keratoconus, including the “Athens protocol.” This approach combines partial topography-guided PRK with corneal crosslinking, performed immediately after PRK in the described technique, aiming to reduce stromal scarring potential and minimize haze. For patients with keratoconus who also require refractive support, the clinic discusses additional options such as combining crosslinking with corneal ring implants to improve vision. On the anterior eye surface, Prof. Or Kaiserman performs pterygium surgery in a structured, step-by-step procedure. During surgery, the pterygium is removed and the exposed area is covered with a healthy, transparent conjunctival graft taken from another site in the eye. The graft may be attached using 6 sutures or a biological adhesive, and the procedure includes use of mitomycin to help prevent recurrence. The clinic also notes that pterygium surgery can take about half an hour, depending on the case. For dry eye care and eyelid gland dysfunction, the clinic provides education on advanced causes and mechanisms, including the role of eyelid and ocular-surface factors and how eyelid gland cleaning is presented as an effective treatment for dry eye symptoms. In glaucoma care, the clinic offers Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) as a short laser option intended to help balance glaucoma by lowering high intraocular pressure and potentially reducing dependence on daily drops. For patients considering refractive surgery, the clinic provides an online LASIK assessment designed to begin the evaluation process from the comfort of home by collecting vision health history and basic screening inputs. The clinic also shares detailed approaches to vision correction beyond laser, including ICL and other cornea implant options for reading and refractive needs, with explanations about recovery and topical medications after implant-related procedures. International patients are served through the clinic’s established online-first education and pre-assessment process, and the clinic is active across social platforms where it publishes surgical explanations and patient-relevant guidance. Prof. Or Kaiserman’s content also highlights complex, rare anterior segment work, including challenging corneal implant scenarios and discussions of advanced anterior solutions. Overall, the clinic blends laser procedures, cornea reconstruction concepts, and clear perioperative guidance to support patients with conditions like keratoconus, cataract, glaucoma, and pterygium.
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Dagal Reuven 43, Petah Tikva, Israel, 4955131

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