In part 2 of this series of answers to common vision question we’ll answer the question,

“What are implantable contact lenses?”

Verisyse Implantable Lense for Vision Correction

You may have asked yourself this question as you navigate the options for vision correction. At the Arrowsmith Eye Institute we use two primary implantable lenses; Verisyse and Visian ICL Implantable Contact Lenses. These are also called Phakic IOL’s (IntraOcular Lens implants) because they do not require cataract surgery (removal of the eye’s natural crystalline lens). Instead these very delicate lenses are added or inserted inside the eye. The Verisyse Implantable Contact Lens is currently being used to treat moderate to extreme levels of nearsightedness from -5 to -20 Diopters.

During the past 25 years, thousands of Verisyse lenses have been implanted in patients throughout the world, and results show that the Verisyse lens may have certain optical advantages over Bladeless LASIK for patients with large amounts of Myopia (nearsightedness). The newer Visian ICL Implantable Contact Lens is also an excellent additional option and it is easily implanted. On a side note, Dr. Arrowsmith holds two U.S. Patents for methods used to more precisely determine the customized power of the Verisyse lens that is best for each individual patient.

The Verisyse Implantable Lense inside of the Eye