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Corneal Transplants
01:11
Corneal transplant surgery has a high rate of success.
About the Surgery
01:26
Dr. Martén gives an overview of the transplant procedure.
The Recovery Process
00:35
Transplant patients usually achieve their best vision after several months.
Keratoconus
00:53
Keratoconus, a condition of the cornea, progresses with age.
The Intacs® Procedure
00:14
For the Intacs® procedure, we use the femtosecond laser rather than a blade.
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Keratoconus is a genetic weakness of the cornea. It progresses with age and it gets to a point where the optical quality is bad enough that the patient will not be able to see despite glasses and contact lenses. When this happens, there are several options for surgery. One of those options is Intacs. These are segments that are implanted within the cornea to slow down the progression of the disease. If the patient’s disease is far enough progressed, if they have scarring, or if their cornea is too thin then Intacs are not an option. The patient can always have a cornea transplant. At South Texas Eye Institute, we have cornea specialists on staff in order to treat patients with keratoconus. We offer the latest corneal topography mapping as well as a full comprehensive eye exam to evaluate the patient.
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