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Combined ICRS + CXL · 2,000+ keratoconus cases

Stop keratoconus from progressing. Restore the vision it took.

Keratoconus is treatable at every stage — from early progressive cases (cross-linking only) to advanced disease (DALK transplantation). We perform combined ICRS + corneal cross-linking in a single session, the protocol of choice for progressive keratoconus that hasn't yet required transplantation. Femtosecond-laser-assisted ring placement for sub-millimeter precision.

Keratoconus Treatment with Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy — Shaarawy Cornea Clinic

Why choose us

International standard. Regional access.

Combined ICRS + CXL in one session

We do both procedures in a single visit — saving travelers a second trip and giving the cornea one optimization window instead of two.

Femtosecond-laser ring placement

Tunnels are created by femtosecond laser, not blade. This means sub-millimeter ring depth control and lower complication rates.

Smart Splash DALK — AAO-published technique

When transplantation is needed, Dr. Shaarawy's Smart Splash technique safely decompresses the big bubble in DALK — the technique was published in the AAO 1-Minute Video series.

Lifetime progression monitoring

Keratoconus needs follow-up every 3 months in year 1, then twice yearly. We coordinate this for international patients via tele-topography.

Is this how you see the world?

Keratoconus symptoms as you actually see them

Drag the divider to compare healthy vision with what a keratoconus patient sees. If the image looks like what you experience, it's time for a specialist diagnostic exam.

Normal vision
With keratoconus

Driving at night

Starbursts and halos around oncoming headlights — the earliest and hardest KC symptom

Read this text clearly

A healthy cornea is the key to clear vision

Read this text clearly

A healthy cornea is the key to clear vision

Normal vision
With keratoconus

Reading

Ghosting and double letters — as if every word is printed on top of itself

EFPTLPEDPECFD
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Normal vision
With keratoconus

Eye chart

Wavy, distorted letters — won't sharpen with regular glasses alone

Book a keratoconus diagnostic exam

Early diagnosis halts corneal progression in 95% of cases

Procedures & pricing

Transparent USD pricing.

Final cost is set after clinical examination. Local-currency equivalents available on request. Insurance reports issued for international patients.

ProcedureBest forFrom (USD)
Corneal cross-linking (CXL)Stops progression by stiffening the cornea. Indicated for documented progression in mild–moderate cases.$400 $800
IntacsIntracorneal ring segments. Suits mild–moderate keratoconus.$600 $1,200
KeraringVersatile ICRS for moderate–advanced keratoconus.$800 $1,500
MyoRingFull-ring implant for advanced keratoconus where segments aren't enough.$1,000 $1,800
Combined ICRS + CXL (single session)The gold standard for progressive keratoconus. One trip, two procedures.$1,200 $2,200
DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty)Partial-thickness transplant for advanced keratoconus with central scarring. AAO Editors' Choice surgical technique.$2,500 $3,000

Common questions

Frequently asked.

Send your topography. We'll tell you the right next step.

Recent topography (Pentacam, OCT, or corneal map) plus your refraction is enough for an initial assessment. Reply within 24 hours with whether CXL, rings, combined CXL+ICRS, or transplantation is the right call — and the full price.