Removal and Repositioning of Intracorneal Ring Segments: Improving Corneal Topography and Clinical Outcomes in Keratoconus and Ectasia.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of removal and relocation of intracorneal ring segments for improving outcomes in treatment of keratoconus and corneal ectasia.

Methods: This is a retrospective case series conducted at a cornea and refractive surgery subspecialty practice setting. Patients with previous insertion of 2 intracorneal ring segments underwent surgical removal and repositioning of segments because of unsatisfactory visual and topographic outcomes.