Intacs Corneal Implants Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of Intacs corneal implants in the UAE typically ranges from $5,500 to $20,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Intacs are small curved plastic ring segments placed inside the cornea to flatten and reshape it. They are mainly used for keratoconus. In the UAE, the cost depends on:

• One or two segments: per eye.
• One or both eyes: treated.
• Laser channel creation: a femtosecond laser adds cost.
• Combined cross-linking: often done alongside.

Intacs are usually priced per eye. A quote near the upper end of the range above is unusual, so ask what it includes.

Moorfields Private describes intracorneal ring segments placed in a laser-made channel to improve corneal shape and reduce irregularity, with one or two rings used. It notes they suit only a select group of patients.

Rings improve shape but do not stop keratoconus progressing. Moorfields explains that corneal cross-linking, using riboflavin drops and UV light, halts progression in over 90% of patients, and the two treatments are often combined.

Vision correction is excluded from basic UAE insurance; treatment for keratoconus may be assessed differently, so check your plan.

Vision may fluctuate for several weeks, and glasses or contact lenses are often still needed. The rings can be removed or exchanged if necessary.