Detect progression
Clinical examination, refraction and corneal topography or tomography are compared over time.
Corneal specialist · Haifa and Akko, Israel
Keratoconus treatment in Israel.
Diagnosis, assessment of progression and individualized visual rehabilitation with Dr. Adel Barbara—an ophthalmologist whose clinical and scientific work has focused on keratoconus for more than three decades.
A precise starting point
One condition.
Three different goals.
Keratoconus changes the shape and biomechanical strength of the cornea. Good care begins by separating three questions: Is the condition progressing? Does the cornea need stabilization? What is the most appropriate way to improve vision?
Stabilize the cornea
When progression is documented, corneal cross-linking may be considered to strengthen the cornea.
Rehabilitate vision
Glasses, specialist lenses or selected surgical options are considered according to the individual eye.
Diagnosis
Earlier recognition protects options.
Keratoconus often begins in adolescence or early adulthood. A specialist evaluation is particularly important when prescriptions change frequently, vision is distorted, or astigmatism becomes increasingly irregular.
- Blurred or distorted vision
- Frequent prescription changes
- Increasing or irregular astigmatism
- Halos, glare and reduced night vision
- Eye rubbing, allergy or family history
- Abnormal corneal mapping before laser surgery
Treatment options
Individualized—not procedure led.
No single treatment fits every patient. Age, progression, corneal thickness and geometry, visual function and contact-lens tolerance all shape the decision.
Monitoring
Repeat imaging can distinguish a stable cornea from one that is changing and needs timely intervention.
Cross-linking
Designed primarily to stabilize progressive keratoconus; it is not the same as a vision-correction procedure.
Contact lenses
Specialist soft, rigid, hybrid or scleral lenses may improve vision without changing the corneal tissue.
ICRS
Synthetic intracorneal ring segments may regularize corneal shape in selected patients and improve functional vision.
CAIRS
Allogenic ring segments made from donor corneal tissue are one option for visual rehabilitation in carefully selected eyes.
Corneal transplantation
Reserved for advanced cases when other means cannot provide adequate visual rehabilitation.
Dr. Adel Barbara
Clinical experience connected to research.
Dr. Barbara combines patient care with scientific publishing, surgical teaching and international collaboration. His approach considers disease stability and visual rehabilitation as separate decisions, then builds a plan around the patient.
Refractive surgery in Israel
More than three decades of corneal and refractive clinical work.
Intracorneal ring surgery
Early adoption of Intacs for keratoconus in Israel.
Corneal cross-linking
Among the pioneers introducing and teaching cross-linking in Israel.
CAIRS in Israel
Introduced corneal allogenic ring-segment surgery in Israel.
Scientific work
Read the evidence and the record.
When is monitoring enough—and when is cross-linking needed?New patient guide by Dr. Adel Barbara→
Corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segments for treatment of keratoconusScientific Reports · 2026↗
From synthetic to biological rings: CAIRS for visual preservationInternational Ophthalmology · 2026↗
ResearchGate profileDr. Adel Barbara’s research record↗
Books, journal and selected publicationsProfessional profile→
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before a consultation.
What is the best treatment for keratoconus?
There is no single best procedure for every patient. The plan depends on progression, vision, corneal thickness and shape, age, contact-lens tolerance and personal needs.
Does corneal cross-linking improve vision?
Its main purpose is to stabilize a cornea that is progressing. Visual rehabilitation is a separate goal and may require glasses, specialist lenses or a selected surgical option.
What is CAIRS?
CAIRS uses allogenic segments made from donor corneal tissue. In selected eyes, they may be considered to regularize corneal shape and improve functional vision. Suitability requires a complete examination.
Can a person with keratoconus have laser vision correction?
Standard laser vision correction is generally unsuitable when keratoconus is present because it removes corneal tissue. Any selected combined approach requires specialist assessment.
Consultation in Israel
Begin with a
complete assessment.
Appointments and second opinions
WhatsApp +972 52 850 0063 ↗Telephone 052-850-0063 ↗adelbarbara@yahoo.com ↗Haifa157 Jaffa Road, Amot House, 2nd FloorAdditional address · Akko
5 Giborei Sinai Street
The information on this page is general and does not replace an eye examination or individualized medical advice.