Implantable Contact Lenses

Since the FDA has given their approval, implantable contact lenses can now be used by people suffering from severe levels of farsightedness, nearsightedness and even astigmatism. These, more importantly can also be used by people who are not eligible for laser eye surgery. This is one of the type of contact leseses.

The idea behind implantable contact lenses is not however, very new. It has been used in the cataract procedure where the eye's natural lenses are replaced with synthetic lenses. Implantable lenses have been proven to correct vision problems with precision without the alteration of the corneas, unlike that of eye laser surgery.

You are eligible for the surgery if you have any of the following: severe myopia, farsightedness, nearsightedness or astigmatism, but are not over 60 years old. For those who are developing cataracts, or have high glaucoma, and recurrent eye infections, this is not an option.

To have implantable lenses inserted in your eye, it is necessary to first consult an eye doctor who specializes in this procedure. He will determine if you qualify for the surgical procedure as well as strength of your implanted contact lenses.

The lens is inserted through a small incision, in the side of your cornea where it sits in front of the eyes' natural lens, but is behind the cornea. After the procedure, the patient will be required to put antibiotic drops to keep any unwanted infection away. The surgical procedure takes about 20-30 minutes with only one eye treated per procedure. This is done in case of infection or other complications happening. Your visibility will be better after about ten to twelve days of the surgery.

Implantable lenses and the success rate of the procedure have given many people hope of a better vision without having to live through progressively bad lenses.

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