5 Key Takeaways
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Soosan Jacob developed CAIRS in 2015 as a biological alternative to synthetic intracorneal ring segments for keratoconus.
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Jacob’s AAO 2026 course, “Transitioning to CAIRS,” was designed to help surgeons navigate the learning curve for the tissue-based technique.
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The course covered patient selection, operating-room organization, tissue sourcing, segment cutting, and nomograms.
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Faculty discussed both femtosecond-dissected and manually created channels, allowing surgeons without femtosecond lasers to perform CAIRS.
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The course also addressed CAIRS customization and segment preparation using femtosecond cuts or double-bladed trephines.
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