Intacs

Intacs prescription inserts provide a unique new option to improve a patient's vision and possibly defer a corneal transplant. Intacs are indicated for the correction of nearsightedness and astigmatism for patients with keratoconus, where contact lenses and glasses no longer provide suitable vision.

For those keratoconic patients who are contact lens intolerant, Intacs prescription inserts offer a less threatening option than a corneal transplant. Most physicians would prefer to delay a corneal transplant - to make it the option of last resort. Intacs prescription inserts make this a possibility by improving functional vision, and possible delaying the need for a corneal transplant.

The goal of the Intacs procedure is to provide the keratoconic patient with the ability to achieve improved functional vision with contact lenses or glasses in some cases without them. In the patients who later had a corneal transplant after having the Intacs procedure, their transplants were completed without any complications. Talk to your physician today to see if Intacs are right for you.

Common Questions

Will insurance cover the procedure?

Insurance companies may cover all aspects of the procedure for keratoconus. Since this is a new indication, some insurers may not yet recognize this procedure for treating keratoconus. Addition Technology is working to educate insurers on the importance of the Intacs procedure for treating keratoconic patients. You and your doctor may in some cases also need to help educate your insurance company. For more information and assistance, please visit our website at www.intacsforkeratoconus.com.

Where can I get more information?

Although your eye care professional is the best source of information, you may want to conduct your own research on keratoconus. A good place to begin is the National Institutes of Health at www.nei.nih.gov/health/cornealdisease.