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the corneal ring implant procedure |
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FDA-approved
- biocompatible rings made of a material with 50 years
of safety in the eye |
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Non-laser,
no tissue removal |
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Central
cornea not disturbed! Segements placed on outside of cornea |
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Immediate
improvement |
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Great
flexibility - rings may be removed or replaced - potential
for complete reversibility |
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Excellent
surgery for myopia |
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Office
procedure under drop anesthesia |
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Greater
freedom to change in future |
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Less
invasive |
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Position
of Intacs in cornea
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Intacs
- showing size ofthe ring segments
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Intacs
- how do they work?
Intacs are two small rings made of a biocompatible plastic,
which are implanted in the layers of the cornea to change the
cornea's shape. The thickness of the ring determines how much
nearsightedness can be corrected. Much like placing a bookmark
between the pages of a book, the rings are placed in the layers
of the clear outer dome of the eye to change its shape. By altering
the peripheral cornea's shape, the central part flattens: this
reduces the power of the eye to correct nearsightedness. |
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Intacs
segment in place in cornea
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Intacs
- the procedure
The Intacs procedure is performed in the office. It takes about
30 minutes. Only anesthetic drops are needed for comfort - there
is no pain. Sedation is unnecessary, though you may take an
oral sedative if you wish. Under sterile conditions two small
tunnels in the outside of the cornea are made. The ring implants
are slipped into the tunnels. They remain there permanently,
but can be removed or exchanged if your vision needs change.
Drops are placed to aid the healing and you go home with a protective
shield. Vision improvement is usually noted immediately. |
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