What is Smart Lens-Intraocular Lens?
- Smart lens, also known as intraocular lens; It is the process of removing the eye lens and replacing it with a monofocal, bifocal or multifocal lens.
In which patients can Smart Lens-Intraocular Lens be applied?
- Astigmatism patients
- Myopia and hyperopia patients
- Cataract patients
How is Smart Lens-Intraocular Lens surgery performed?
- Analyzes are made in order to test the compatibility of the eye with the lens.
- The eye is anesthetized with drop form anesthesia.
- The old lens is removed with the help of a small incision and the new lens is put in its place.
- After a week’s break, the same procedure is applied to the other eye.
How does the process progress after Smart Lens-Intraocular Lens surgery?
- There is no need for hospitalization after the operation.
- The operated eye remains closed for one day.
- On the 2nd day, vision normalizes.
- The drops prescribed by the doctor are used regularly.
What are the types of Smart Lens-Intraocular Lenses?
- Monofocal lens: It only provides correction of the viewing distance.
- Bifocal lens: It provides correction of near and far vision.
- Multifocal lens (Trifocal lens): It provides correction of vision at near, far and intermediate distances.
Smart Lens-Intraocular Lens surgery can not be applied to whom?
- Patients with advanced eye pressure
- Patients with diabetic neuropathy
- Individuals with single-angle visual impairment
What are the advantages of Smart Lens-Intraocular Lens surgery?
- No need for glasses or lenses.
- A clear view is provided at all distances.
- A newly installed lens is used for life
- There is no possibility of cataract formation.
- The patient’s eye numbers will not change again.
- It takes about 10-20 minutes
