Intacs

Serving the Greater Los Angeles Area

Coming from: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Orange County, Ventura County

Intacs corneal ring segments were approved by the FDA in 1999 for the correction of mild myopia. The procedure involves the insertion of two small plastic ring segments into the peripheral cornea through small incisional channels. The rings cause the central cornea to flatten. The rings are intended to be permanent, but they may be removed if the patient wishes to reverse the correction.

Because of the safety and efficacy of Laser Vision Correction, Intacs is rarely used for nearsighted treatments. However, the procedure has a unique role for the treatment of patients with keratoconus. In these cases, the Intacs segments are placed in an attempt to stabilize the irregularly shaped cornea. When successful, Intacs for keratoconus can obviate the need for a corneal transplant.