Intacs - Keratoconus
About Intacs
Intacs provide maintenance-free vision for patients with keratoconus who cannot wear glasses or contacts. These thin prescription inserts cause light rays to focus on the retina properly by gently changing the curvature of the cornea. With Intacs, there is no cutting or permanent tissue removal involved, and Intacs the procedure is modifiable and reversible. Patients who are contact lens intolerant because of keratoconus may have great success with Intacs surgery.
FAQ
Q: How do Intacs improve vision?
AThese small sterile plastic rings are placed under the surface of the cornea, reshaping the curvature of the cornea, giving it a more natural shape.
Q: How does Intacs compared to a corneal transplant?
AA corneal transplant is an invasive eye surgery that requires removal of the cornea and replacement with a donor tissue. With Intacs, there is no tissue removal, and there is also no risk of transplant rejection. The recovery time is very short with Intacs, and vision is improved immediately.
Q: What other methods of treatment are there for keratoconus?
AEarly stage keratoconus can be fixed with contact lenses or glasses. Rigid gas permeable contact lenses are sometimes used to brace the cornea bulge. In its most advanced stage, corneal transplant or DSEK are the only treatment options.
Self Evaluation Test
- Do you notice a flaring distortion around light sources?
- Do you have to squint in order to read?
- Are you sensitive to light?
- Does your eye itch frequently?
- Do contact lenses sometimes fall out of your eyes?
- Do you see 'ghost' images, i.e. multiple images of something spread in a random pattern?
If you answered yes to these questions, particularly the last two, then you should consult with your ophthalmologist to evaluate your vision care needs.
Denver
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7887 E. Belleview Avenue
Suite 180 - (East of I-25)
Denver, Colorado 80111
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Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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