INTACS

The INTACS (Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments or Intracorneal rings) are small rings of biocompatible material, which are placed in the cornea of the patients with keratoconus in order to improve the topographic images and the visual acuity of the patients.  The placement of the rings demands the creation of a tunnel in the cornea with the use of a 5th generation Laser the iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser and the patient does not feel them in his eye at all. The placement of Intacs is decided by the surgeon depending on the particular characteristics of each patient. The intervention is conducted under anesthaetic drops and is painless.