VerisyseT
Verisyse is a plastic intraocular lens (IOL) that is inserted in
front of your iris, during a surgical procedure that takes about 30
minutes. One eye is treated at a time, and once it is determined the
first eye has healed sufficiently, the second eye may then receive
an implant. The VerisyseT IOL provides high-quality, high definition
vision without the need for glasses or contacts in most situations.
In some cases, you may need reading glasses after surgery, even if
you did not need them before. Although Verisyse is intended to be
permanent; the lens can be removed, if desired. (See Photo).
With successful use in more than 150,000 procedures worldwide, the
VerisyseT design is proven to provide very precise and predictable
correction of moderate to severe nearsightedness, with most patients
able to achieve vision of 20/40 or better. During the US FDA
clinical trials, an overwhelming majority of patients (more than
90%) were satisfied with the procedure and would recommend it to a
friend.
Is VerisyseT right for you? Your doctor will perform a series of
tests and discuss options with you to help you decide if you meet
the following criteria for having a VerisyseT procedure:
- You are at least 21 years of age.
- Your eyes are healthy with no eye disease, iris, pupil or
corneal abnormality, or history of retinal detachment.
- Your nearsightedness can be corrected with lenses between -5.0
to -20.0 diopters.
- You have 2.5 diopters or less of astigmatism.
- Your eyes are stable and your nearsightedness has not changed
more than 0.50 diopters for 6 months prior to surgery.
- You are not currently pregnant or nursing.
- There is not another vision correction procedure that provides
a better alternative for your visual condition.
Risks
Implantation of a VerisyseT Phakic IOL is a surgical procedure
and, therefore, associated risks must be considered, which could
include infection, bleeding, blurry vision and other serious
potential complications. Patients with moderate to high levels of
nearsightedness have a higher risk for retinal detachment; this risk
level may be increased with this procedure, as well as, increased
risk for cataract development and glaucoma. Long-term risks include
the need to have the lens repositioned, exchanged, replaced or
removed due to conditions such as eye trauma, incorrect lens power,
glare/halos or for the treatment of other conditions such as retinal
detachment, cataract development and chronic inflammation. Details
related to the variety of treatments for potential complications
should be discussed with your ophthalmologist.
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