CTAK- what is it? - Justin Schweitzer, OD

Ever heard of CTAK? CTAK, also known as Corneal Tissue Addition #Keratoplasty, is a surgical intervention developed to correct visual and structural irregularities resulting from #keratoconus. The procedure entails inserting a tailored preserved corneal tissue, sourced from an eye bank, into the patient's #cornea. The objective of CTAK is to minimize the irregularities in the keratoconic cornea, leading to an enhancement in visual acuity. This method employs individually customized corneal tissue, precisely cut with a laser, and undergoes gamma irradiation to ensure sterility and stability. Dr. Justin Schweitzer from Vance Thompson Vision explains more about this procedure in this 4 part series. Financial Disclosures: None #eyecare #ophthalmology #optometry #medicaleducation #vision