美好生活从视觉清晰开始      在美国，一项新的FDA认证项目填补了介于角膜接触镜（隐形眼镜）和角膜移植技术之间的圆锥角膜治疗空白。      圆锥角膜是一种进行性眼科疾病，主要引起角膜变薄，清晰度下降。伴随着圆锥角膜的发展进程，视力质量不断下降，对大多数患者，角膜接触镜和普通眼镜已经不再是一种安全有效的治疗方法。迄今为止，对于许多患者，角膜移植是最终治疗的解决方案。Intacs角膜环是一个激动人心的，对于角膜接触镜和角膜移植而言，对于稳定角膜和改善视力，Intacs无疑是一种更好的选择。 Intacs角膜环可以用于矫正传统的角膜接触镜和普通眼镜所不能圆锥角膜引起的近视和散光，在美国通过FDA审核用于圆锥角膜的治疗。   以下为ABC新闻第七频道有关报道，敬请阅读

Restoring quality of life through better vision...       A new FDA approved option for keratoconus filling the gap between contact lenses and a corneal transplant!      Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease, which causes a thinning of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.  As keratoconus progresses, the quality of one's vision deteriorates and contact lenses or glasses no longer become a satisfactory solution for most people.  For many, an invasive corneal transplant was the only option – until now!  Intacs prescription inserts are an exciting new option between contacts and a corneal transplant that may be the best possible option to stabilize the cornea and improve vision.        Intacs prescription inserts are indicated for use in the correction of nearsightedness and astigmatism for patients with Keratoconus, where contact lenses and glasses are no longer suitable

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