Before The Procedure

Prior to any surgical procedure it is common to experience a degree of anticipation and anxiety. It may be comforting to know that the Intacs® procedure is far less invasive than a corneal transplant or many other surgical procedures of the eye and the Intacs® success rate is high. The surgeons performing the procedure are typically corneal surgeons, that have expertise with keratoconus. Each surgeon has also undergone a rigorous training program specific to Intacs® for treating patients with keratoconus.

Typically, your ophthalmologist, possibly working in tandem with an optometrist will have you undergo a thorough eye examination.


The Procedure


Step 1 
A single, small incision is made in the surface of the cornea.
Step 2 
The eye is prepared for Intacs® placement.
To stabilize your eye and ensure proper alignment of the Intacs® implants, the centering guide is placed on the surface of your eye. During this time, inner layers of the cornea are gently separated in a narrow circular area to allow for Intacs® placement.
Step 3 
The implants are gently placed.
After that, the small opening in the cornea is closed.
Step 4 
The procedure is completed. The placement of Intacs® implants reshape and reinforce your cornea, eliminating some or all of the irregularities caused by keratoconus in order to provide you with improved vision.

After the Procedure


As with any surgical procedure, some risks are involved, including infection. Some patients experience visual symptoms which include difficulty with night vision, glare, halos, blurry and fluctuating vision.

For specific information, speak with an Intacs® your Physician.
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