Don’t let Presbyopia Slow you Down: Optilase can Help

08 Oct 2013

If your eyes are getting old, but you still feel like a 25-year-old at heart then it may be the case that reading glasses don’t fit your image and you are looking for a modern solution to your near vision problems. Well, look no further, because the Presbia Flexivue Microlens™ is just what you need!

 

There are very few surgical options available to patients of a certain age that offer a truly lifelong benefit, which is why the Presbia corneal inlay is becoming increasingly more popular as a lasting solution in treating presbyopia.

Don’t give away your age with reading glasses

Many sufferers of presbyopia have never needed glasses in their lifetime, so when the condition presents itself sometime after the age of 40, the idea of donning a pair of instantly-aging reading glasses is not really something they want to do.

 

This is why the Presbia corneal inlay is the perfect aesthetically-pleasing option, as it is invisible to the naked eye and the minimally invasive and completely safe procedure takes less than ten minutes.

What exactly am I putting into my eye?

The concave-convex inlay is made from a copolymer of hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and methylmethacrylate (MMA). The former is highly soluble and is used in the manufacturing of contact lenses, while the latter contains an ultraviolet blocker to help protect the eye from any sun damage.

 

The refractive index of the Presbia inlay is 1.4583 and is able to transmit over 95% of light at wavelengths above 410nm, making it suitable for presbyopic patients with prescriptions ranging from =1.25D to +3.50D.

 

The Presbia microlens is completely transparent making it barely discernible once implanted into the middle layer of the cornea of your non-dominant eye to create a bifocal optical system.

Sizing up the Presbia inlay

The microlens is only 3mm in diameter and incorporates both neutral and positive refractive power so that near vision is corrected and distance vision remains unaffected.

 

Designed to work in harmony with the cornea’s metabolism, at the centre of the inlay there is a 0.15mm hole that allows oxygen, fluid and nutrients to pass through to maintain the natural biological processes of the eye.

 

If Presbia is something that would fit into your lifestyle and you would like to find out more about the procedure, call to book a free consultation on +353 1 223 8821.

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Monica mc mahon
April 15, 2024

From beginning to End of my procedure with Optilase, I was treated personally and professionally. The surgery, true aftercare was smooth and efficient and I can only say it was the perfect choice for us . I highly recommend Optilase.

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Roxanne Bartolome
April 15, 2024

I recently had the PRK procedure a month ago. It's been life changing to be able to see clearly after wearing glasses for 20 years. My vision was not 20/20 after surgery since I had PRK and I was first scared that it won't get better. But give it time and patience and it will improve. Optilase was superb on aftercare and the team during the surgery really took care of me. I'm so happy ❤️ Thank you Optilase!

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Lin Walsh
April 12, 2024

Omg i thought about having lens replacement for 2 years , i just wish i did it then , I’m absolutely delighted with my eyes now , i am only 3 weeks over it and cant believe how wonderful it is to see everything so clear , i nearly want to tell everyone who wears glasses to do this , if i had known sooner how painless this op is i would have booked in immediately , Everyone in my Clinic were fantastic so friendly , just do it you certainly wont regret it , also the aftercare is amazing .

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Susan Sutton
April 8, 2024

Staff are all very nice and procedure was painless and quick

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David Hill
April 8, 2024

Delighted with my experience at Optilase. Professional staff who looked after me from start to finish. Procedure itself was very quick. A big thanks to the whole team.

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Aoife Mckenna
April 8, 2024

Absolutely delighted with the results of my surgery. I wish I done it years ago

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Denise Carroll
April 8, 2024

Does what it say, corrects your vision! Very fast and professional service.

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jessica daiana
April 8, 2024

Great price for excellent service. All staff was very professional and welcoming, great results and good aftercare

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gary Malone
April 6, 2024

Best thing I ever done ,👍

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Catriona Brady
April 1, 2024

Fantastic experience throughout, from consultation to aftercare. Professional, welcoming and calming staff. Appointments and procedure were easy and relaxed and the overall result was excellent. Aftercare was also great, nothing was ever a hassle.

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Rebecca Walsh
March 29, 2024

Worth the money. Staff guide you step by step to relax you through the surgery. Recommend

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Mark O'Keeffe
March 28, 2024

I found the whole process very professional and very well organised. They also assisted in the documentation process very easy. They were also very good to help in arranging the reference process too. If I was make one small comment is they need to add a prescription painkiller to the process. Although the after experience was exactly what was expected it could been managed better with a stronger pain relief. Other than that I have recommended 3 people to get the procedure from Optilase, all of which had a great experience. I would highly recommend Optilase for vision correction and the long term benefits have changed my life.

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