Intacs
Intacs® are clear, thin prescription inserts. Intacs® was the first “non-laser” corneal implants approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and, Intacs® corneal implants, are FAA-approved for pilots. Supported by more than 11 years of clinical studies, the approved range of up to three diopters covers nearly 70% of those who are nearsighted in the US.
Dr. Martinez may recommend Intacs® Corneal Implants for Keratoconus as an intermediate treatment between contact lenses and a Corneal Transplant. This solution may help to stabilize the cornea and improve vision. Intacs® prescription inserts are indicated for use in the correction of nearsightedness and astigmatism for patients with Keratoconus, where contact lenses and glasses are no longer suitable. Dr. Martinez inserts them under the outer edge of your cornea (the surface of your eye) during a brief outpatient procedure.
Intacs corneal implants gently reshape the curvature of your cornea from within, enhancing the natural shape of your eye to correct mild nearsightedness. Unlike laser surgery, no corneal tissue is removed from the central optical zone of your cornea — the portion critical to your sight.
You cannot feel Intacs corneal implants once they have been inserted. Intacs corneal implants are no more visible than contact lenses. No maintenance is required. Over 97% of patients who get Intacs corneal implants achieve the goal of driver’s license vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses, and greater than 50% are pleased to discover that their vision is better than 20/20.
If you need Intacs® Corneal Implants or a Corneal Transplant for Keratoconus, Dr. Martinez as a Fellowship Cornea Specialist with extensive experience in this procedure, will explain the risks, benefits and likelihood of success in your particular situation and determine if you are a candidate. Treatments for Keratoconus includes:
- Intacs
- Contact Lenses
- PK
