“INTACS at a Glance”

Keratoconus has been a debilitating condition causing many patients to have significant vision loss or to become blind over the progressive years. However a new treatment was approved by the FDA in 2004 and with Dr. Boxer Wachler’s help this treatment has been made available to patients suffering greatly with vision loss since 1998.

INTACS are thin, clear inserts used to help reduce the distortion of the cornea from Keratoconus. The inserts generally are implanted in the doctors office during a 10 minute out patient procedure. The INTACS require no maintenance and can not be felt by the wearer. There is no tissue removed during the procedure and no real recovery process to follow.

Benefits of INTACS:

There are several Benefits of INTACS below are just a few-

Can delay progression of Keratoconus

Procedure is only 10 minutes long

Alternative option from Corneal Transplant

Can significantly improve your quality of vision in contacts or glasses

Can improve the comfort of contact lenses

INTACS were approved by the Food and Drug Administration on July 26^th 2004. Though this procedure is a relatively new approval it has already been very affective to many patients with Keratoconus. For more information on this device; its benefits, and FDA information visit:

Keratoconus Inserts

http://www.keratoconusinserts.com/intacs.htm

FDA

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mda/docs/h040002.html

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