What's the difference between VerisyseT and LASIK?
Verisyse™ is specifically designed to provide precise vision correction for very nearsighted people who are not candidates for iLASIK.
Will I be able to see or feel the Verisyse Phakic IOL in my eye?
Once the Verisyse Phakic IOL is placed inside your eye, it is virtually undetectable; however, you and others may be able to see the lens in your eye if you look very closely. Because the Verisyse Phakic IOL is placed inside your eye, you will not be able to feel it.
Is Verisyse safe?
Yes. The Verisyse Phakic IOL is made from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) - an extremely well proven biocompatible material that has been widely used in and on eyes for over 50 years.
Is the Verisyse procedure painful?
Local anesthesia is used to numb your eye prior to surgery so most patients experience no pain during the procedure. Although some discomfort is normal during the healing process, the vast majority of patients experience little or no pain after the Verisyse procedure.
How many patients have had the Verisyse procedure?
The Verisyse Phakic IOL design has been successfully used in Europe for 18 years. More than 150,000 phakic procedures have been performed worldwide.In the United States, clinical studies of the Verisyse procedure began in 1997.
It was FDA approved in 2004 after these clinical studies proved that Verisyse is a safe and effective way to reduce your need for thick glasses and contact lenses.
Can I see well near and at a distance with the Verisyse Phakic IOL?
Most people under the age of 40 who have the Verisyse procedure see well near and at a distance because their natural lens is left in place. This lens (the crystalline lens) naturally adjusts to focus on near and distant objects. As you age, this natural lens function may diminish and you will eventually need reading glasses to see objects that are near.
Can I go swimming with the Verisyse Phakic IOL in my eye?
Once your eye has healed, you can swim and participate in virtually any other activity with the Verisyse Phakic IOL because unlike contact lenses, the Verisyse Phakic IOL is placed inside your eye, behind the protective covering of your cornea. Therefore, it is not affected by external elements such as water.
Is the Verisyse Phakic IOL affected by elements like rain or steam?
The Verisyse Phakic IOL is not affected by external elements like rain or steam because it is implanted inside your eye, behind the protective covering of your cornea.
How long does the Verisyse Phakic IOL last?
Clinical evaluations have proven that PMMA can remain in the eye for decades without changing its properties or losing stability; however, the procedure is completely reversible. If, in the future, your surgeon determines that there is a better procedure, the Verisyse Phakic IOL can be surgically removed at any time. Only your doctor can determine if this measure may be necessary.
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