A dentist mentioned she was in pain after Intac surgery. So what are the causes for pain after intacs surgery. Intacs, as you may recall are small plastic segment which are implanted in tunnels created in the cornea. These tunnels are created at a predetermined depth. The thin cornea with bulging apex is typical of keratoconus. Intacs push up this weakened corneal segment to come in line with the line of sight. The pressure exerted from the intacs segment can induce tension which may be felt as pain. Studies have shown that intacs may impinge on a corneal nerve causing persistent pain. Other reasons for pain may be corneal drying, erosions or a stitch.
A proper corneal evaluation done by an intacs expert can help diagnose the cause of pain after intacs insertion procedure.
Keratoconus patients ahoy
Ahoy there! The ship to the coolest seminar o n keratoconus is set to sail . Learn about keratoconus, intacs and cross-linking
Grab your phones, or shoot in an email to grab your preferred starboard seat. Learn about treatment of keratoconus, and forme fruste. Questions you had about your own eyes will be also answered.
Intacs seminar
Los Angeles keratoconus expert dr. Khanna is responding to requests of keratoconus patients in California especially orange county, Ventura and Los Angeles county. This keratoconus and intacs expert will host the session. You can ask any questions relating to this newer technology of intacs.
Intacs is FDA approved and made by additional technology.
Some of previous intacs patients may grace the seminar.
Free Seminar on keratoconus
Keratoconus expert Dr. Khanna – will be holding Free patient seminars across southern california in Januarary and Feburary 2011.
The seminars will discuss the disease of keratoconus and treatment options including the latest on intacs and crosslinkage therapies.
Please register
Rajesh Khanna, MD is a Beverly Hills Cornea Surgeon and Board certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
Indications for INTACS
Indications for Intacs
1. Must be 21 years of age or older
2.progressive deterioration in vision not able to be improved with contact lenses or spectacles.
3.Clear central cornea
4.Central corneal thickness of 450 microns or more
5.corneal transplantation is the only other option.
Los Angeles keratoconus expert dr. Khanna advises other surgeons to follow these indications.