Corneal Allogeneic Intrastromal Ring Segments (CAIRS): The New Kid on the Block

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Beitragende

  • Hyeck-Soo Son - , Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg (Autor:in)
  • Victor A Augustin - , Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg (Autor:in)
  • Maximilian Friedrich - , Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg (Autor:in)
  • Timur M Yildirim - , Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg (Autor:in)
  • Ramin Khoramnia - , Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg (Autor:in)
  • Gerd U Auffarth - , Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg (Autor:in)

Abstract

Corneal allogeneic intrastromal ring segments (CAIRS) have recently been introduced as a novel therapeutic modality for keratoconus and corneal ectatic conditions. As with synthetic intracorneal segments, CAIRS are transplanted into intrastromal channel created via femtosecond laser, in order to regularise the corneal geometry, reduce myopia and astigmatism as well as higher-order aberrations, thus ultimately improving visual and topographic parameters. A growing body of clinical evidence supports the efficacy and safety of this approach, and CAIRS has thus become a paradigm shift in keratoconus treatment. This article provides a brief overview of CAIRS, its surgical indication, and graft preparation and possible customisation.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)803-806
Seitenumfang4
FachzeitschriftKlinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde
Jahrgang242
Ausgabenummer8
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Aug. 2025
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

Scopus 105013884059

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • Corneal Stroma/surgery, Corneal Transplantation/methods, Humans, Keratoconus/surgery, Prostheses and Implants, Prosthesis Design, Prosthesis Implantation/methods, Treatment Outcome