CORNEAL IMPLANTS

INTACS ®

Intacs corneal implants are indicated for the treatment of keratoconus, to fully or partially correct myopia or astigmatism in patients that need to restore their visual function and for whom a satisfactory correction of vision with contact lenses or with glasses is not possible, and for patients who wish to avoid a possible corneal transplant.  Intacs corneal implants are indicated for the reduction or correction of mild to moderate myopia ( from -0.50 D to -5.00 D) in patients over 21 years, and astigmatism with diopters less than or equal to +1 D. 

There are two different Intacs models, standard ( optical area of 7mm) and  SK (optical area of 6 mm). 

The Intacs® rings are rounded segments of PMMA-material designed to implant in the corneal stromal with a small radial incision, in order to reduce halos and other undesired visual effects.   Intacs® and Intacs® SK are available in different thickness from 0.210 mm til  0,500 mm. Curvature and thickness of the rings are decided by using a nomogram* , and this is depending on the patient's refraction (sphere, cylinder and axis).

The Keratoconus Nomogram*  is developed by AJL Ophthalmic, S.A. and helps you out in the necessary calculations when using Ferrara and Intacs segments for the treatment of various pathologies.  The Nomogram is available by clicking on the AJL homepage   http://intacsforkeratoconus.com/professionals/keratoconus-nomogram/

The Nomogram can also be downloaded as app via Apple Store for iOS units and Google Play for Android.