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INTACS Eye Surgery in India - INTACS Eye Treatment

INTACS Eye Surgery in India

What Are INTACS ?

Mild Myopia or nearsightedness is corrected through INTACS (Intracorneal Rings or Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments). Intacs are basically tiny rings made of biocompatible material. These tiny rings are placed in those patients who are suffering from Keratoconus so as to improve the visual acuity and topographic images of the patients. The purpose of these Intacs is to reshape the cornea without troubling the visual axis. If required, these Intacs can be removed but are usually positioned permanently. For determining the amount of flattening, these Intacs are prepared in different thicknesses. The amount of flattening is the key factor that determines the vision correction. The treatment is approved for correcting -1.0 to -3.0 diopters of myopia and that should be not over than 1 diopter of astigmatism. The minimally invasive surgery of Intacs corneal implants is primarily used for treating Keratoconus.

Candidates for INTACS

Candidates who do not have high levels of refractive error or excessive thin corneas.
Candidates who have healthy eyes.
Candidates who are 21 years of age or more.
Candidates who are dissatisfied by wearing contact lenses or glasses.
Candidates who understand that using of contact lenses or glasses may be required for a few activities after surgery.
Intacs has no upper age limit.
Candidates who had no change in prescription for contact lens or glasses for at least a year.

Intacs Procedure

The eyes are first numbed by using anesthetic drops. In order to prevent the blinking of the eye, the surgeon inserts a speculum. The surgical procedure starts by making a tiny incision in the cornea. By using the centering guide which is placed on the surface, the Intacs are inserted and the 2 microscopic tunnels are made in the periphery of the cornea. The surgeon then closes the opening and can also apply antibiotic drops. Some patients notice an improvement in their vision immediately after the procedure. The entire surgery takes about 1 hour.

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