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Methods: The study group involved 20 keratoconic patients subjected to aCXL surgery in one eye. The comparative group consisted of 111 age- and sex-matched patients with healthy corneas. The images of the anterior segment in both patient groups were taken using a Coroneo camera. In the study group the photos were taken before and immediately after the surgery, and 7 and 30 days following the procedure. Results: Nasal and temporal autofluorescence area (AN+T) were significantly smaller in a keratoconic patients group compared to control group (p = 0.0001). Patients with the third stage of keratoconus had significantly higher AN+T (p = 0.0277) compared with individuals with lower stage keratoconus. No statistically significant CUVAF changes were observed after the aCXL procedure. In keratoconic patients with primary CUVAF undergoing aCXL, a temporary fast enlargement of the autofluorescence area was observed. 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