I NEED AN OPINION IF I SHOULD GET INTACS OR NOT

[coreysno]

hi i am a 35 year old white male and i have keteracounas i have had it since i was like 20 i think or near that well over the last few years i think it had gotten a little worse for my vision but i dont use my glasses to function all day but when i wear them i see the difference my eyes bother me a little without them but not to much and my eyes are healthy i was thinking about getting intacs once because i cant get laser i am not qualified but i am not sure if i should get the intacs and take a little risk even though i know they are pretty safe i just want to get an opinion from an expert what you would do if you were in my shoes that would be great since i am 35 i might not do it as if i was maybe 20 but i am still thinking about it a little anyway your opinion would be greatly appreciated thanks

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

I have no personal experience of my keratoconus patients having Intac surgery. I would get a second or even third opinion from a cornea specialist before having the procedure done. Even if it were to work find you will need reading glasses and computer glasses my age 40-45.

JCH MD

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

You should schedule an appointment with a corneal specialist ophthalmologist to discuss your situation.  Intacs or only useful in select cases so you would need to discuss all the specific details of your case with the specialist.

MJK MD