Reviving the lost art of manual Intacs implantation

Intracorneal ring segments are among the best treatments currently available for patients with moderate keratoconus. Several types exist, but in the United States, the Intacs segment is the only FDA-approved model.
Intacs (CorneaGen) are not a new technology, which is an advantage because it means there are decades worth of publications corroborating their safety and efficacy. The average keratoconic cornea flattens 4 D in response to Intacs implantation. Practically, this produces a gain of two or more Snellen lines in two-thirds of patients treated. This visual benefit is realized almost

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