Stop keratoconus from progressing. Restore the vision it took.
Keratoconus is a progressive disorder in which the cornea gradually thins and bulges into a cone shape, causing distorted, blurred vision. Early stages are stabilized with corneal cross-linking (CXL) and reshaped with intracorneal ring segments (ICRS); advanced cases with central scarring may need a DALK corneal transplant.
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. Transparent USD pricing, corneal cross-linking from $400 and intracorneal rings from $600.
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.
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
Reading
Ghosting and double letters, as if every word is printed on top of itself
Eye chart
Wavy, distorted letters, won't sharpen with regular glasses alone
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.
| Procedure | Best for | From (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Corneal cross-linking (CXL) | Stops progression by stiffening the cornea. Indicated for documented progression in mild to moderate cases. | $400 - $800 |
| Intacs | Intracorneal ring segments. Suits mild to moderate keratoconus. | $600 - $1,200 |
| Keraring | Versatile ICRS for moderate to advanced keratoconus. | $800 - $1,500 |
| MyoRing | Full-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 |
Watch a real patient's experience with Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy
A real patient tells the whole story, from keratoconus diagnosis to corneal stability and restored vision.
Common questions
Frequently asked.
Will rings cure my keratoconus permanently?
Can the rings be removed later?
Do I still need glasses or contact lenses after ICRS?
When do I need a transplant (DALK or PKP) instead of rings?
How urgent is treatment if my keratoconus is progressing?
Can my children inherit keratoconus?
Does thyroid disease cause keratoconus?
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.
Medical references
- Said OM, Iqbal M, El-Massry A, Elgharieb ME, Mady M, Sharawy AM, Abdelaziz K. "Thyroid gland dysfunction and keratoconus." Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol. 2024;13(3):104-111. PMID: 39507808 · PMCID: PMC11537235., Keratoconus prevalence 7.5% in thyroid-dysfunction patients vs 0.5% in controls (P<0.0001).
- Wollensak G, Spoerl E, Seiler T. "Riboflavin/ultraviolet-A-induced collagen crosslinking for the treatment of keratoconus." Am J Ophthalmol. 2003;135(5):620-627.
- Raiskup F, Theuring A, Pillunat LE, Spoerl E. "Corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet-A light in progressive keratoconus: ten-year results." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2015;41(1):41-46.
- Clinic data, Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy, 20+ years of corneal surgery experience.