If you're thinking about laser surgery to correct your vision, there's another option you should strongly consider before making a decision. Intacs prescription inserts provide crisp, clear, maintenance-free vision, and are ideal for many individuals with low amounts of nearsightedness who are very particular about their quality of vision. What's more, Intacs inserts are a flexible alternative in that they can be replaced or removed if your vision correction needs change.
An intraocular
lens (IOL) is an implanted lens in the eye, usually replacing
the existing crystalline lens because it has been clouded over
by a cataract. It usually consists of a small plastic lens with
plastic side struts, called haptics, that hold the lens in place
within the capsular bag inside the eye.
Intraocular lens
are made of a flexible material. Most
Intraocular lens today are
lenses matched to single distance vision. However, other types
are available, such as multifocal IOLs which provide the patient
with multiple-focused vision. The procedure can be done under
local anesthesia with the patient awake throughout the
operation, and usually takes less than 30 minutes in the hands
of an experienced ophthalmologist. The recovery period is about
2-3 weeks. After surgery, patients should avoid strenuous
exercise or anything else that significantly increases blood
pressure.
