Category: Intacs
Measurement of Depth of Intacs
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Mon 04/20/2009
A recent article explores the use of Intacs in keratoconus: Measurement of Depth of Intacs Implanted Via Femtosecond Laser Using Pentacam Journal of Refractive Surgery Vol. 25 No. 4 April 2009 Günhal Kamburoglu, MD; Aylin Ertan, MD and Osman Saraçbasi, PhD Thirty-two eyes of 23 keratoconic patients receiving Intacs intrastromal corneal ring segments implanted by… Read More »
Intacs for Keratoconus
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Thu 02/05/2009
Keratoconus is a corneal disorder in which progressive astigmatism develops, probably because of weakening. Patients who suffer from keratoconus suffer from corneal thinning and vision loss. Ultimately patients may require a corneal transplant. Recently, surgeons have begun to implant plastic inserts (Intacs) to bolster the cornea and delay, perhaps indefinitely, the need for a corneal… Read More »
