Instructional Courses
Instructional Courses
All Instructional Courses at the Copenhagen Congress will be Free of Charge.
It is not necessary to register for these courses.
Course Handouts
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10 September 2016
17:00-18:00 - IC 21
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Intracorneal rings for keratoconus and post-LASIK ectasia Pre Requisite Course
Leader: D. Touboul | Course Level: Intermediate
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Faculty: G. Reggiani Mello C. Roberts
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s):
COURSE DESCRIPTION: : Several studies have demonstrated that intracorneal rings are able to improve the corneal shape and visual acuity of contact lens intolerant keratoconic patients with central clear cornea. Different models are currently available. The rings may be implanted into the stroma with a conventional manual dissection, or with the help of femtosecond laser technology. They are implanted at the periphery of the cornea at two-third depth. The goals of the rings are to improve vision acuity, to prevent or delay corneal grafts and to make contact lens intolerant patients become tolerant. More than 100,000 Intacs have been implanted worldwide, with an improvement of the vision in about 80% of cases. The procedure may be used in primary corneal ectasia, keratoconus, or in cases of post-LASIK ectasia. The procedure is reversible: the rings may be removed if needed. The course will include the discussion of sequential or simultaneous rings implantation and corneal collagen cross-linking.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: : The attendees will be able to learn the principles, when to indicate the technique and how to diagnose and solve complications in patients with intracorneal rings. At the end of the course, the attendees will be able to participate in a surgical lab and learn how to implant the intracorneal rings.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
D. Touboul: ICRS for keratoconus and post-LASIK ectasia: basic knowledge (15 + 5 mins) C. Roberts: Biomechanical concerns hiding behind the rings insertion (15 + 5 mins) G. Mello: ICRS practice in routine: good and bad illustrated cases (15 + 5 mins)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: One or more of the faculty receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented
