CTAK -Keratoplasty for Addition Tissue Corneal
CTAK -Keratoplasty for Addition Tissue Corneal
CTAK is the latest advancement in keratoconus treatment, focused on accuracy and precision for both patients and surgeons. This innovative procedure involves the use of a CTAK inlay, designed to optimize corneal flattening, improve visual acuity, and add thickness to the cornea.
Using a Ziemer Neo Z8 Femtosecond Laser, CorneaGen processes tissue to the precise parameters for each patient. The tissue is sterilized, packaged and shipped with a custom surgical plan.
Advantages
CTAK creates an offering to improve outcomes by treating each patient for the unique progression of keratoconus they’ve experienced.
Recommended Patients
Moderate keratoconus: 50D-80D. Patients with ectasia need more care and can schedule a consultation.
First CTAK Case
ICL-CTAK
What is the difference between CAIRS (Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments) and CTAK?
These terms are often used interchangeably. CTAK utilizes a specific proprietary nomogram to determine the exact size of the segments needed for optimizing corneal treatments. A femtosecond laser is then employed to create the precise channel. Over time, however, CAIRS has evolved internationally, and many treatments are now also performed using a femtosecond laser along with a developed nomogram. Ultimately, both methods aim for the same goals and are moving toward similar outcomes and procedures.
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