Keratoconus Treatment with INTACS

Patients suffering from keratoconus can undergo Intacs implantation, one of the most effective methods of dealing with keratoconus.

Keratoconus is an eye disease that affects the structure of the cornea. As a result of keratoconus, the usually round cornea becomes cone-shaped, resulting in bulging eyes and vision problems. There is a treatment option available for patients who suffer from this disease. Keratoconus treatment with Intacs has proven to be one of the most effective methods of dealing with keratoconus. We’re proud to provide this treatment option in our Las Vegas offices.

Dr. Abrams and a patient in a consultation for a plan to treat keratoconus

What Causes Keratoconus and Who Gets It?

Dr. Jack Abrams details a procedure to help a patient with keratoconus.

Within the eye, tiny fibers of protein called collagen hold the cornea in place and prevent it from bulging. If these fibers weaken, they can no longer do this, and the cornea progresses toward a cone shape.

Studies suggest that keratoconus runs in families, and is more frequent among people with specific medical issues including certain allergic conditions. Some studies suggest consistent eye rubbing contributes to the disease; however, the most common cause is genetics. The symptoms of keratoconus typically begin in the teenage years, although it certainly can appear much earlier or later in life.

Keratoconus changes the shape of the cornea, making it difficult, or impossible, for the eye to focus without eyeglasses or contact lenses. If the condition is severe enough, a corneal transplant may be required.

Treating Keratoconus with Intacs

Dr. Abrams shares potential outcomes for a keratoconus procedure.

Intacs implantation is one of the most effective methods of treating keratoconus. The procedure is fast, effective, and covered by many health insurance companies.

Made of a specially designed medical plastic, Intacsare is intended to be surgically inserted under the top layer of the cornea. Because of the unique way they are designed, Intacs help return the cornea to its natural dome-like shape. This helps significantly improve the vision of the person suffering from keratoconus and can eliminate the need for more invasive and risky corneal transplants. By using Intacs, ophthalmologists no longer have to remove a portion of your cornea or search for donor tissue to replace it—with Intacs, you simply see better.

Inserting Intacs is a lot easier than corneal replacement surgery. Corneal surgery is a complex procedure. Even when it’s successful, the patient faces many months of recovery. This is not the case with Intacs. Intacs work by helping to reshape the cornea to the way it originally was. Patients can see the difference immediately after the surgery, and the recovery time is very short. Patients love it because of its many benefits and the ease of handling the entire process. Our board-certified ophthalmologists can help you decide if Intacs is right for you.

Not all Las Vegas ophthalmologists have the training and experience to handle Intac insertion. Before opting for corneal transplant surgery, take some time to research Intacs and visit our Las Vegas clinic to see if you are a good candidate. Choosing Intacs may be the best decision you have ever made for your eyes.

Dr. Abrams reviewing test results that show signs of keratoconus

In The News

The following are stories featuring the work of Dr. Jack Abrams and his team on behalf of his patients:

See Family of 6 Share Same Disease (CBS 8 Las Vegas).