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A New Option for Keratoconus
How INTACS Treat Keratoconus
Addition Technology, Inc. www.IntacsForKeratoconus.com
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What is Keratoconus? It is a disease of the cornea
exhibiting a thinning of tissue and resulting in…
Irregular Shape, and Compromised Vision
Estimated to be 150,000 to 300,000 sufferers in the US
Its cause is uncertain Heredity Allergies, Eye Rubbing
Requires optical correction Glasses– early Contact Lenses– later Normal Cornea vs. Keratoconic
www.IntacsForKeratoconus.com
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How Cornea Shape Influences Vision
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Keratoconus Effects Quality of Vision…
Hinders vision and one’s ability to perform normal daily activities
Normal Vision20/20
Keratoconus with correction 20/100
Keratoconus without correction20/200 or worse
Degree of vision loss will vary by individual
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Current Treatment Options
Early Stage – Glasses and Soft Contacts
Intermediate Stage – Customized rigid contacts
Late Stage – Corneal Transplant
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Late Stage Treatment Options
Cone shaped cornea makes hard contact lenses difficult to tolerate
Often worn for decreasing spans of time each day due to pain and irritation
In up to 20% of cases a cornea transplant may be necessary
www.IntacsForKeratoconus.com
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INTACS a new surgical option…
Inserted through a tiny opening made in the surface of the cornea
www.IntacsForKeratoconus.com
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INTACS implantation reduces corneal coning
Results in a more optically normal cornea… Better able to wear contact lenses successfully
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Goals of INTACS Intervention
Reduce corneal coning
Restore functional vision Improved vision is more comfortably achieved with
contact lenses or, depending upon the severity, sometimes with soft contacts, glasses, or without any additional correction
Defer or eliminate the need for transplant (high probability of success)
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INTACS Procedure Benefits vs. Transplant
Minimally Invasive (in the surface layer of the eye)
Out-Patient Basis (Time: 15-20 Minutes)
Back to Normal Activity in 1-2 Days Vision often improves immediately and stabilizes in 1-3 months
Routine Postoperative Care
Cornea Not Weakened and Inserts Safely Removable
Fewer and Less Serious Potential Complications As with any surgical procedure, there are some risks, including
infection. Some patients experience visual symptoms including difficulty with night vision, glare, halos, blurry and fluctuating vision.
(most managed easily with removal)
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