Open AccessIntacs Intracorneal Ring Segments Complications in Patients Suffering from Keratoconus
Author(s) -
Adel Barbara,
Ramez Barbara
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of keratoconus and ectatic corneal diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2277-4203
pISSN - 2277-3800
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10025-1064
Subject(s) - keratoconus , keratometer , medicine , visual acuity , ophthalmology , retrospective cohort study , optometry , surgery , cornea
Intacs, intrastromal corneal rings are widely used to reduce myopia, astigmatism, keratometry readings and high order aberrations in patients suffering from keratoconus, almost 15 years have passed from the first procedure which was performed in the eye of a patient with unsatisfactory visual acuity and contact lenses intolerance. Many publications including book chapters, retrospective studies, case reports and literatures reviews have been published on this issue. In this review, we are reporting on the complications of Intacs implanted in keratoconic eyes, we are reporting on intraoperative and postoperative complications. The review although focusing on complications of the does not contradict the positive results of the procedure on the quality of life of the patients suffering from keratoconus and the its safety. How to cite this article Barbara A, Barbara R. Intacs Intracorneal Ring Segments Complications in Patients Suffering from Keratoconus. J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2013;2(3):121-128.