What are Intacs  Inserts?

Intacs  are clear, thin prescription inserts that are placed in the periphery of the cornea. No tissue is removed during the brief Intacs  eye surgery procedure. Intacs  prescription inserts can be removed or replaced by an ophthalmologist as needed to adjust for vision changes and are FDA approved as being safe and effective. 

Ophthalmologists use Intacs  inserts to treat mild myopia (nearsightedness) and keratoconus (a progressive eye disease characterized by thinning corneal tissue). Intacs , unlike other forms of eye surgery, preserve the tissue of the vital central optical zone

Intacs  Eye Surgery in India

The Intacs  eye surgery procedure usually requires only a one hour office visit. A preoperative exam will determine if a patient is able to undergo Intacs  eye surgery as a treatment for myopia or keratoconus.

Intacs  eye surgery begins with the surgeon making a single small incision in the surface of the cornea. The eyes are then prepared for Intacs  inserts. Two micro-sized, semicircular tunnels are made by separating two layers of the cornea and the Intacs  inserts are placed. Your vision will improve immediately.

By gently applying unfelt pressure on the eye in an outward motion, Intacs  inserts flatten the cornea. This allows light to focus on the retina, providing clear, crisp vision. In clinical studies, Intacs  have been found to provide 97 percent of patients with 20/40 vision or better. About 74 percent achieved 20/20 vision or better and greater than 50 percent achieved 20/16 or better.

Intacs  and Keratoconus in India

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that results in thinning corneal tissue, causing the cornea to lose its natural curvature. The result is improper focusing of light rays on the retina and impaired vision. Intacs  inserts are placed under the surface of the cornea, preserving its structure and improving vision without the need for corneal transplant surgery.

Cost of Intacs  for Keratoconus

Both Intacs  and corneal transplant surgery are able to treat keratoconus. The cost of Intacs  for keratoconus, however, is negligible when compared to the cost of a corneal transplant. Intacs  inserts are also far less invasive. An ophthalmologist will fully discuss your eye care with you in order to determine the cost of Intacs  for your keratoconus treatment