INTACS vs Cross-Linking for Keratoconus
IntacsVsCL.pdf - Associazione Italiana Cheratoconici onlus
IntacsVsCL.pdf - Associazione Italiana Cheratoconici onlus
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Documentazione distribuita da A.I.CHE. - Associazione Italiana CHEratoconici ONLUS (www.assocheratocono.org)UNIVERSITA’ CATTOLICA DEL SACRO CUOREPoliclinico “A.Gemelli” – RomaIstituto di Oculistica: direttore Prof. Emilio Balestrazzi<strong>INTACS</strong> complicationsEARLY• Chemosys and sub-conjunctival bleeding• Epitelial plugs at the incision site (15,2% A. Ertan)• Inclusions cysts• Persistent epithelial defect on the implanted ring surface• Corneal oedemaLATE7 eyes Ferrara ICRS <strong>for</strong> <strong>Keratoconus</strong>1 eye <strong>INTACS</strong> <strong>for</strong> low Myopia“Corneal Infection After Implantation ofIntracorneal Ring Segment” Hofling-• Tunnel haze and deposits (30.7% J. Aliò)(8,5% A. Ertan steroid resolved)Lima Cornea August-2004• Infections• Induced myopic and astigmatic shift with axis rotation (implatation site!-Decentration)• Reduced corneal sensitivity• Neovascularization and corneal pannus (15.3% regressed J. Aliò)• Corneal melting• Migration – Extrusion (Advanced <strong>Keratoconus</strong> grade IV?) 26,9% J. AliòSiena X-<strong>Linking</strong>: 1° Corso Nazionale Abilitante Siena2-Feb-2007
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