UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Can you please tell me what is the differance between Intacs and Ferrara

I'm not sure that there is one, but somebody else will be along in a moment to tell me I'm wrong.

Welcome to the forum.

Andrew

i did some research and i find the following technique (Intacs,Ferrera,Keraring,Intacs SK..)
what is the difference between these rings which one are the best till now i don't have the answer ..

Thanks guys for you help

here is a description of the difference between intacs and intacs sk (http://www.medicalsintl.com/groupDesc.a ... ubgrpID=30)
pinched from wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratoconus) here is their explanation of the differences;
The principal intrastromal ring available is known by the trade name of Intacs. Internationally, Ferrara Rings are also available. Intacs are a patented technology and are placed outside the optical zone versus the smaller prismatic Ferrara rings that are placed just inside the 5 mm optical zone

It would appear that there is little difference between each, mainly branding/patenting and slightly different positioning. I think it depends on a surgoens professional and personal choices

Like I said, there was sure to be somebody along in a moment to prove that I was wrong. Thanks Liz.