Keraring surgery, surgeons implant small, semi-circular plastic rings into the cornea to reshape it, thus improving visual acuity and reducing the progression of keratoconus.
Procedure:
- Pre-operative Evaluation: Before surgery, patients undergo a comprehensive eye examination to assess the severity of keratoconus and determine their suitability for the procedure.
- Surgical Planning: Based on the evaluation results, ophthalmologists then customize the size, thickness, and location of the Kerarings for each patient.
- Surgeons typically perform the surgery under local anesthesia, and they do so on an outpatient basis.
- Ophthalmic surgeons carefully insert Kerarings into the cornea through a small incision, thereby reshaping the eye.
- After the surgery, patients should diligently use prescribed eye drops and attend follow-up visits to ensure proper healing and optimal visual outcomes.
Benefits of Keraring Surgery:
- Improved Vision: It can significantly improve visual acuity and reduce irregular astigmatism, allowing patients to see more clearly without the need for corrective lenses.
- Customized Treatment: Additionally, the procedure can be tailored to address the individual needs and characteristics of each patient, thereby ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Reshaping the cornea can stabilize keratoconus, halting further vision deterioration.
Author Details:
Dr. Sushruth Appajigowda holds a prominent position as a Cornea, Cataract, Glaucoma, and LASIK Surgeon in Bangalore. He serves as the chief Cataract and Refractive surgeon at Vijaya Nethralaya Eye Hospital, Nagarbhavi Bangalore. Renowned as one of the finest LASIK surgeons nationwide, he brings with him over 12+ years of experience across multiple LASIK platforms, including ZEISS, ALCON, SCHWIND, AMO, and Bausch and Lomb. Having successfully conducted over 5000 LASIK procedures, Dr. Sushruth holds the title of a Certified Refractive Surgeon and a Fellow of the All India Collegium Of Ophthalmology.
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Conclusion:
It represents a breakthrough in the treatment of keratoconus, offering a safe and effective solution for improving vision and stabilizing the progression of this sight-threatening condition.
