AMO VERISYSE Phakic Lens Implant:

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What to Expect:

Verisyse Lens Implant Surgery - First Step

If you are interested in receiving a Verisyse lens implant, the first step is to call Harvard Eye for an appointment. We will set a date for your qualification examination, during which our ophthalmologist will determine if your eyes are healthy and suitable for surgery. Your exam will include a complete eye history and a thorough examination of both eyes.

Prior to surgery, you will undergo an examination to determine your general health, which will assist the surgery staff in preparing for any special needs. You may be prescribed eye drops or other medication to be taken prior to surgery and you may also be asked to obtain medications in advance for your postoperative care.

Before treatment, be sure to tell us about any medication you take or allergies you have. You will receive instructions regarding preparation prior to surgery (e.g. food/drink, transportation, arrival time). In all cases, you will need to arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and to your next appointment. You will not be allowed to drive yourself until you receive permission from our ophthalmologist. If you are a contact lens wearer, you will need to stop wearing your contact lenses during your baseline refraction and on the day of surgery.

The Day of Your Verisyse Lens Implant Surgery

Your outpatient Verisyse eye surgery procedure is performed in less than 30 minutes. After you arrive and complete the surgery center check-in, you will be taken to the preoperative area and readied for the surgery. Before the procedure, your eye will be numbed with a topical or local anesthetic, and a mild sedative may be given if necessary. You will be taken to the operating room where your eye will be cleaned and prepared to receive the lens. A drape will be placed over you to keep the area around your eye clean. Our ophthalmologist will place an instrument in your eyelids to assist in stabilizing your eye. This instrument is used to hold the eyelids apart, to give better access to the eyeball.

During the surgical procedure:

Verisyse eye surgery is a relatively quick and pain-free surgical procedure. Our ophthalmologist will make a tiny incision in your eye to insert the lens. After the incision is made, a gel-like solution is placed inside the eye to help during insertion of the lens. The ophthalmologist will insert the lens into the front part of your eye between your cornea and the iris (colored central portion of your eye). The Verisyse lens implant is then "clipped" to your iris so it will remain in place after surgery. Any of the gel-like solution remaining in your eye will be removed and the incision closed.

Immediately After Surgery

A temporary shield will be placed over your eye to protect it during the immediate postoperative period. You will be transported to a recovery area until you have stabilized and are ready to go home (after approximately one hour). After you have stabilized from the surgery, you will be asked to go home and relax for the rest of the day (no lifting, exercise, or other strenuous activity). You may not drive yourself home, so be sure to arrange for someone to be there when you are ready for release.

Your ophthalmologist may give you eye drops to use when you return home, with instructions on when and how to use the eye drops. After your Verisyse lens implant procedure, you should only have minor discomfort, if any, but if you experience pain, be sure to let us know.

The Next Day

You will return for an evaluation the day after surgery to determine the results of your surgery. At that time, we will explain further care of your eye and schedule your next follow-up visit. Follow all postoperative instructions given to you. Do not rub your eye as this may cause disruption of the wound or cause corneal edema. Some slight discomfort is normal during the healing process. Contact Harvard Eye immediately if you experience any unexpected pain, discharge, trauma, or anything that appears abnormal.

The First Week Following Surgery

You will return to Harvard Eye the day after your surgery for an examination. The shield will be removed and your eye will be observed under a special microscope to make sure the lens is positioned correctly and that there are no complications. Although there may be some improvement in your vision at this time, keep in mind that the full visual effects of your surgery will take 2-4 weeks to stabilize. Most patients are able to return to work and resume normal non-strenuous activities.

You will be given appointments for additional follow-up visits to monitor your progress. These are of vital importance. Standard postoperative exams are performed at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3-6 months, and yearly thereafter. If you experience any pain, trauma or unusual discomfort during the postoperative period, immediately contact Harvard Eye for instructions.

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