Implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) improves both vision and quality of life scores among people with the degenerative eye disease keratoconus, according to a new study. Researchers in Brazil evaluated the impact of implantation of corneal ring segments on the quality of life of keratoconus patients using a survey developed by the U.S. National Eye Institute (NEI).
Intrastromal corneal ring segments improve vision and quality of life of people suffering from keratoconus
February 10, 2010Implantation of corneal rings followed by corneal collagen cross-linking provides more effective keratoconus treatment
December 2, 2009Researchers in Turkey have found that implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments followed by corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) therapy provides more effective treatment of progressive keratoconus than CXL followed by corneal ring segment implantation.
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder characterized by thinning and bulging of the cornea into an irregular cone-shaped profile, causing blurred vision [Read More …]
Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments – Providing Long-Term Relief From Keratoconus
October 5, 2009Researchers in Brazil have found that implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) in eyes with keratoconus appears to stabilize the disease. Keratoconic eyes receiving the implantable corneal rings demonstrated improved visual acuity and stable corneal flattening throughout the study’s five-year follow-up period.
