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Intrastromal corneal ring segment

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An intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) is a small device surgically implanted in the cornea of the eye to correct vision.

Key points
  • Ring segments or a full ring are inserted between the layers of the corneal stroma, most commonly two rings are inserted, one on each side of the pupil.
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    Ring segments or a full ring are inserted between the layers of the corneal stroma , most commonly two rings are inserted, one on each side of the pupil
  • The device is intended to flatten the cornea and change the refraction of light passing through the cornea.
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    This is intended to flatten the cornea and change the refraction of light passing through the cornea on its way into the eye.
  • A newer approach is Corneal Allogenic Ring Segments (CAIRS), a type of keratoplasty or corneal transplant using human allogenic corneal tissue.
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    A newer approach to ICRS is Corneal Allogenic Ring Segments (CAIRS [ 2 ] ) which is a type of keratoplasty or corneal transplant.
  • CAIRS keratoplasty has fewer complications and typically better outcomes than traditional ICRS.
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    CAIRS keratoplasty has the advantage of few complications and typically better outcomes than traditional ICRS.
  • Intrastromal corneal rings were originally used to treat mild myopia but have largely been superseded by excimer lasers.
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    Intrastromal corneal rings were originally used to treat mild myopia .
  • They are now mostly used to treat mild to moderate keratoconus.
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    They are now mostly used to treat mild to moderate keratoconus .
  • They were approved in 2004 by the FDA for keratoconus patients who cannot adequately correct their vision with glasses or contact lenses and for whom corneal transplant is the only other option.
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    Intrastromal corneal rings were approved in 2004 by the Food and Drug Administration for people with keratoconus who cannot adequately correct their vision with glasses or contact lenses, and for whom corneal transplant is the only other option.
  • They were approved under the Humanitarian Device Exemption, meaning the manufacturer did not have to demonstrate effectiveness.
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    They were approved under the Humanitarian Device Exemption , [ 4 ] [ 7 ] which means the manufacturer did not have to demonstrate effectiveness.
Treatment
  • Ring segments or a full ring are inserted between the layers of the corneal stroma.
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    Ring segments or a full ring are inserted between the layers of the corneal stroma
  • In the CAIRS procedure, human allogenic corneal tissue is implanted in the same way that ICRS are implanted.
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    In this procedure human allogenic corneal tissue is implanted in the same way that ICRS are implanted.
  • They are mostly used to treat mild to moderate keratoconus.
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    They are now mostly used to treat mild to moderate keratoconus .
Red flags
  • These products should not be used by people who can achieve functional vision on a daily basis using contact lenses.
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    According to the FDA, these products should not be used by people who "can achieve functional vision on a daily basis using contact lenses."
Prognosis

CAIRS keratoplasty has the advantage of few complications and typically better outcomes than traditional ICRS.

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Intrastromal corneal ring segment
A pair of corneal rings after insertion into the cornea
Other namesIntrastromal corneal ring
SpecialtyOphthalmology

An intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) (also known as intrastromal corneal ring, corneal implant or corneal insert) is a small device surgically implanted in the cornea of the eye to correct vision. Ring segments or a full ring are inserted between the layers of the corneal stroma, most commonly two rings are inserted, one on each side of the pupil,[1] This is intended to flatten the cornea and change the refraction of light passing through the cornea on its way into the eye.

A newer approach to ICRS is Corneal Allogenic Ring Segments (CAIRS[2]) which is a type of keratoplasty or corneal transplant. In this procedure human allogenic corneal tissue is implanted in the same way that ICRS are implanted. CAIRS keratoplasty has the advantage of few complications and typically better outcomes than traditional ICRS.


Intrastromal corneal ring segments have many different types and designs. Manufacturers include Intacs (US), Cornealring (Brazil), Mediphacos Keraring (Brazil),[3] Ferrara ring (Brazil),[4] Myoring (Austria)[5] and Intraseg (UK).

Intrastromal corneal rings were originally used to treat mild myopia.[1] For this purpose, they have largely been superseded by excimer lasers, which have better accuracy.[1] They are now mostly used to treat mild to moderate keratoconus.[1] Intrastromal corneal rings were approved in 2004 by the Food and Drug Administration for people with keratoconus who cannot adequately correct their vision with glasses or contact lenses, and for whom corneal transplant is the only other option.[6] They were approved under the Humanitarian Device Exemption,[4][7] which means the manufacturer did not have to demonstrate effectiveness. According to the FDA, these products should not be used by people who "can achieve functional vision on a daily basis using contact lenses."[6]

  1. 1 2 3 4 Rabinowitz YS (2013). "INTACS for keratoconus and ectasia after LASIK". Int Ophthalmol Clin. 53 (1): 27–39. doi:10.1097/IIO.0b013e3182774453. PMC 3653443. PMID 23221883.
  2. ↑ Jacob, Soosan; Patel, Shaila R.; Agarwal, Amar; Ramalingam, Arvind; Saijimol, A.I.; Raj, John Michael (May 2018). "Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments (CAIRS) Combined With Corneal Cross-linking for Keratoconus". Journal of Refractive Surgery. 34 (5): 296–303. doi:10.3928/1081597X-20180223-01. ISSN 1081-597X.
  3. ↑ "Keraring - Anel intraestromal". Mediphacos (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  4. 1 2 Zadnik K, Lindsley K (2014). "Intrastromal corneal ring segments for treating keratoconus (Protocol)". Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011150. PMC 6516208.
  5. ↑ "ICRS: Corneal Biomechanics Effects - EyeWiki". eyewiki.aao.org.
  6. 1 2 Food and Drug Administration (26 July 2004). "INTACS Prescription Inserts for Keratoconus - H040002". Food and Drug Administration. Archived from the original on July 9, 2009.
  7. ↑ Food and Drug Administration (9 June 2006). "Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE)".