INTACS Keratoconus

INTACS are micro-thin prescription inserts designed to offer crisp, clear, maintenance-free vision when placed in the eye. They are made of a special, clear, biocompatible plastic. In time, they gently reshape the curvature of the cornea and improve the structural integrity of the cornea. They can correct several eye problems, including keratoconus.

Keratoconus is a non-inflammatory progressive eye disease that affects the cornea. With Keratoconus, the cornea, which is normally spherical, progressively becomes more cone-shaped. The central cornea protrudes forward and corneal thinning can occur, affecting vision. Although Keratoconus is not always a blinding disorder, at times patients become contact lens intolerant or the vision decreases to a point where a corneal transplant becomes the next option.

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