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Intraocular lens

  • 18-07-2011 11:15pm
    #1
    ChoKuRay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭




    I just got a letter from optilase telling me that although a previous test proved me not to be a suitable candidate for laser surgery they can now over me Intra Ocular Lens surgery. What exactly is it? Anyone got it done?


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  • #2
    marklee99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭marklee99


    Yes,you get a new lens when you get a cataract removed.
    I had it done last year.
    A slit is made at the outer end of the eye and the flexible lens is rolled and inserted--it opens out when it has gone in.
    The tiny cut heals on its own-no sutures.
    All done under local anesthetic eye drops-no pain!
    However, other types are available, such as multifocal IOLs which is what you are referring to?
    They provide the patient with multiple-focused vision at far and reading distance, and adaptive IOLs which provide the patient with limited visual accommodation.
    You just have to take it easy for a couple of weeks post-op , not bending over or doing strenuous exercise--not doing anything to raise your blood pressure.
    Hope this will help you!! :)


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