Intacs provide a safe and non-invasive treatment for Keratoconus. While many keratoconus patients suffer with the need for RGP or Rigid Gas Permeable Lens they are often uncomfortable and have to be changed regularly. The use of Intacs provided the patient with a option they won’t feel and gives them the option of using soft lenses. For most patients with Keratoconus this is a great relief to the options they are using now. The Intacs are not irritating and they require no additional maintenance.

Intacs are tiny segments that are placed under the patients cornea. The procedure only takes around 10 minutes and provides almost immediate improvement. Glasses or soft contact lens are likely required after the procedure but there is a great improvement in the patients vision. For patients with mild keratoconus the results can give them improvement without use of corrective lens, or contacts after the procedure. The first Intacs reported world wide was by Dr. Joseph Colin MD. From France in 1999.

Keratoconus is a disturbing condition that continues progression of vision loss in the patients who suffer with it. For many years doctors have been trying to improve the vision of those suffering from Keratoconus. Recently Dr. Boxer Wachler has used the option of Intacs with C3-R® to improve the vision of his patients.

The C3-R® gives added strength to the cornea stopping the progression of Keratoconus and reversing the effects. While the Intacs improve the vision that has already been damaged. This method has been proven effective and safe for many patients. The long term effects show great improvement and add to the options of those suffering from Keratoconus and Keratoectasia. C3-R® or Corneal Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin is the application of a treatment called Riboflavin to the cornea. The medicine penetrates the cornea and strengthens the collagen fibers inside the cornea. The treatment takes about 30 minutes and is usually preformed after the Intac procedure to give better results.

Below are some signs of Keratoconus:

Multiple images-”Seeing Double”

Excessive eye rubbing

Sensitivity to Light

Seeing halos

Claims of “itchy eyes”

Keratoconus is common in ages 16-25 and develops in both eyes however it occurs in one eye first. The diagnosis of keratoconus is usually after both eyes are effected because it is not usually found until than.

Keratoectasia is a diagnosis of Keratoconus after Lasik surgery. Many times patients are improperly evaluated before Lasik and develop Keratoectasia after the procedure. For more information on Keratoconus causes, signs and treatment options visit: www.keratoconusinserts.com

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