Verisyse Phakic Intraocular Lenses for the surgical correction of myopia
What are Verisyse Lenses?Verisyse Lenses are designed for surgical implantation into the eye to correct myopia (nearsightedness). They are called phakic IOLs because the eye still has its natural lens in place. The Verisyse lenses are made of a hard plastic (ultraviolet light absorbing polymethylmethacrylate), a material that has been used to make intraocular lens implants to treat cataracts for over 50 years. Although Verisyse Lenses can be surgically removed, they are intended to remain in the eye permanently.
How does the Verisyse Lens work?
Verisyse Lenses are optical devices that function much like glasses or contact lenses. The difference is Verisyse Lenses are placed inside the eye between the cornea (outer clear portion of the eye) and the iris (the inner colored portion of the eye). Just as glasses and contact lenses correct vision, Verisyse Lenses refocus light rays onto the retina (back part of the eye). Since Verisyse Lenses are inside the eye, no cleaning or handling of lenses is necessary.
Can everyone receive Verisyse Lenses?
Not everyone can receive Verisyse Lenses. A thorough examination at Singer Eye Center is needed to determine whether an individual's eye is suited to undergo surgery and receive a Verisyse Lens. General health, health of the eyes and adequate space inside the eye are some of the factors that determine whether an individual is suited to receive a Verisyse Lens.
Who should not receive a Verisyse Lens?
Individuals who should not receive a Verisyse Lens include those who:
- Are younger than 21 years of age
- Do not have a healthy eye and adequate space inside the
- eye for the lens as determined by Singer Eye Center following a thorough eye examination
- Have an eye infection or inflammation (redness or swelling)
- Have an eye disease or eye injury that may become worse if implant surgery is performed
Verisyse Lenses must be surgically implanted, and therefore risks associated with eye surgery must be considered. Risks include infection, bleeding, blurry vision and other serious potential complications.
Long-term risks include the need to have the lens repositioned, exchanged (replaced) or removed due to conditions such as eye trauma, incorrect lens power, glare/halos or for the treatment of other conditions such as retinal detachment, cataract development and chronic inflammation. Details related to the variety of treatments for potential complications should be discussed with Dr. Jack Singer.
Those receiving Verisyse Lenses are advised to have a thorough eye examination annually and to seek immediate medical attention in the case of eye trauma, eye pain, blurry vision, change in vision, redness or swelling of the eye or anytime they notice or suspect any problems related to their eyes.
What are some important things to remember?
- Verisyse Lenses must be surgically implanted and therefore carry risks associated with surgery.
- Although Verisyse Lenses can be replaced or removed, they are intended to remain in the eye permanently.
- Prior to making your decision to have a Verisyse Lens implanted, discuss the risks of eye surgery and the long-term risks of having the Verisyse Lens in your eye with the staff at Singer Eye Center.
- A thorough, annual eye examination is strongly recommended, for as long as the Verisyse Lens remains in the eye.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience eye trauma, eye pain, blurry vision, unusual change in vision, or redness / swelling of the eye.
It is necessary to meet with the staff at Singer Eye Center and Dr. Singer to obtain complete information about Verisyse Lenses, eye surgery and whether you are a potential candidate to receive a Verisyse Lens.
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Verisyse Lenses are distributed by:
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(800) 366-6554
www.amo-inc.com
