At The Eye Care & Surgery Center almost every day we have discussions
with patients about options for near vision correction, including if LASIK is
possible, whether multifocal lens implants might be appropriate, and even the
option of multifocal contact lenses and progressive eyeglass lenses. Most baby
boomers seem to want to decrease their dependence on eyeglasses or contacts and
hate having to wear reading glasses.
We are pleased to announce that the FDA has approved the KAMRA™ Inlay-a
corneal inlay which is an opaque, ring-shaped device intended for patients 45
to 60 years of age who have diminished or no ability to focus clearly on near
objects or small print and require reading glasses. The inlay is not intended
for patients that have already had cataract surgery. The mechanism works by blocking peripheral
light rays while allowing central light rays to pass through a small opening in
the center of the device, making near objects and small print less blurry.
"In most of the other cornea, cataract and LASIK
procedures I perform for patients, lasers of various types give me the ability
to do gentle, precise and reproducible surgery. This will be the same with
KAMRA™ as I will be able to use a laser to create a pocket in the cornea of one eye and implant the
tiny device in that pocket,” said Dr. Confino. “This should give my patients
improved near vision in the eye with the implant, while not affecting the
distance vision of the two eyes working together."
If you or someone you know wishes to learn more about
the KAMRA™ Inlay for near vision correction instead of reading glasses or any
refractive surgery including Bladeless LASIK or Lens Implants at The Eye Care & Surgery Center please call 800-504-1083
to schedule a Free Consultation.
