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Intracorneal ring segments (ICRSs) have emerged as a well-established, minimally invasive option that not only improves vision but also has the potential to delay or prevent the need for corneal transplantation in advanced cases. Recent advancements in the ICRS implantation techniques, patient selection, and femtosecond laser technology have significantly improved the precision and safety of these procedures, reducing complications. The ability to customize the ring parameters\u2014such as thickness, arc length, and positioning\u2014enables a more individualized approach, particularly for patients with irregular astigmatism. Artificial intelligence (AI) is also emerging as a promising tool for optimizing ICRS planning and improving patient outcomes. Although still in the early stages, AI algorithms may refine the treatment strategies by analyzing large datasets, improving the patient selection, and predicting long-term outcomes. Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments (CAIRSs) offer a novel alternative to synthetic ICRSs, with advantages like improved biocompatibility and reduced extrusion risk. However, CAIRSs remain an evolving technique that requires further refinement and long-term evaluation to determine the tissue integration, the durability of the refractive outcomes, and the potential for late-onset complications. In conclusion, ICRSs continue to be a safe and effective option for managing advanced keratoconus. Ongoing refinement of the surgical approaches\u2014combined with advancements such as femtosecond laser technology and the integration of AI\u2014will ensure that both ICRSs and CAIRSs remain key components in the therapeutic arsenal for keratoconus, offering sustained visual improvements and the potential to delay or avoid corneal transplantation.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/jcm14134454","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,6,23]],"date-time":"2025-06-23T07:42:34Z","timestamp":1750664554000},"page":"4454","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":9,"title":["Advances in Intracorneal Ring Segment (ICRS) Implantation for Keratoconus: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Clinical Insights, and Future Prospects"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"14","author":[{"given":"Pablo","family":"Morales","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Instituto Cl\u00ednico Quir\u00fargico de Oftalmolog\u00eda (ICQO), 48010 Bilbao, Spain"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Juan A.","family":"Dur\u00e1n","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Instituto Cl\u00ednico Quir\u00fargico de Oftalmolog\u00eda (ICQO), 48010 Bilbao, Spain"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,6,23]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"122","DOI":"10.1016\/j.survophthal.2023.09.005","article-title":"Refractive surgical correction and treatment of keratoconus","volume":"69","author":"Bagaglia","year":"2024","journal-title":"Surv. 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