First in Human Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of an Implantable Nitinol Device in the Treatment of Stage 3 and 4 Keratoconus (KC)
This Study is a first in human clinical study addressed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel intra-corneal nitinol device (Investigational Device; GROSSO® implant) for the treatment of advanced keratoconus disease of the eye.
• Male and female ≥ 18 years old
• Not suitable for ICRS and are recommended for keratoplasty
• Best distance spectacle corrected visual acuity (BDCSVA) 1.30 - 0.40 logMAR (0.05-0,40 decimal notation)
• Have stable or stabilized disease for 12 months (in case of cross-linking, it must have been done 12 months prior to intervention)
• Have a KC stage 3-4 (Amsler-Krumeich) with a Central K readings \> 53.00 D and RMS of coma aberration \> 3.5.
• Signed and dated informed consent form