Intacs
Intacs
Before any surgical procedure, it is common to experience nerves and anxiety. It may be reassuring to know that the Intacs procedure is much less invasive than a corneal transplant or many other eye surgical procedures, and that the Intacs success rate is also high.
The surgeons who perform the procedure are usually corneal surgeons who have experience with keratoconus. Additionally, each surgeon has completed a rigorous training program specific to Intacs® for the treatment of keratoconus patients.
Your ophthalmologist, perhaps working with an optician, will have you undergo a complete eye exam. Your exam will include a series of eye tests routine for this type of procedure, as well as general medical exams and a review of your medical history.
Process
Anesthetic drops are used to numb the eye, which is kept open throughout the procedure, to prevent blinking.
Step 1
Small incision on the surface of the cornea.
Step 2
The eye is separated for the placement of Intacs.
To stabilize the eye and ensure proper alignment of the Intacs implants, a centering guide is placed on the surface of the eye. During this time, the inner layers of the cornea are gently separated into a narrow circular area to allow for the placement of the Intacs.
Step 3
The implants are gently placed.
The small opening in the cornea is then closed.
Step 4
The procedure is complete.
The placement of the Intacs reshapes and strengthens the cornea, eliminating some or all of the irregularities caused by keratoconus in order to obtain a better vision.