Frequently Asked Questions about the Verisyse Phakic Lens Implant

Will I be able to see or feel the Verisyse Phakic IOL in my eye?

Once the Verisyse^TM 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^TM Phakic IOL is placed inside your eye, you will not be able to feel it.

Is Verisyse safe?

Yes. The Verisyse^TM 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.

Can I see well near and at a distance with the Verisyse Phakic IOL?

Most people who have the Verisyse^TM 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 may need reading glasses to see objects that are near.

Can I go swimming with the Verisyse Phakic IOL in my eye?

You can swim and participate in virtually any other activity with the Verisyse^TM Phakic IOL because unlike contact lenses, the Verisyse^TM Phakic IOL is placed behind the cornea of your eye. 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^TM Phakic IOL is not affected by external elements like rain or steam because it is implanted behind the cornea of your eye.

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^TM Phakic IOL can be surgically removed at any time. Only your doctor can determine if this measure may be necessary.

Can I go to any eye doctor for check-ups after the surgery?

A: Dr. Singer and his staff will want to see you right after the surgery to ensure your eye is healing properly. This includes the 1st post-operative visit and usually the following visit. After that, Dr. Singer may allow you to see another qualified doctor to perform your follow-up visits.

What do patients have to say about Verisyse?

In a recent FDA clinical trial assessing 662 eyes of patients with nearsightedness ranging from -5.5 to -22.5 diopters, patient satisfaction ratings with Verisyse were as follows:

• 84% rated quality of vision "favorable"
• 91% rated satisfaction with surgery "favorable"
• 92% would recommend the procedure*

"The surgical experience was absolutely excellent...I was more than comfortable"
- Dominic Delia

"Compared with the contacts which I struggled with every day, this has been a walk in the park...driving is better, computer work is better...everything is better!"
- Susan Kehaya

"The best part is that I sometimes forget that I even
had the surgery."
- Amy K

"I was desperate. Contact lenses weren't helping
me and glasses were just too difficult to handle."
- William H

"It's a procedure that I would definitely repeat, and recommend to others with vision like mine."
- female attorney

"I am the same person, but now I feel that I have truly extended my quality of life."
- Sauda Pleasant from Good Morning America, May 2004