Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Verisyse™ and LASIK?
Verisyse™ is specifically designed to provide precise vision correction for very nearsighted people who are not candidates for Custom LASIK.
LASIK is an excellent procedure for people with lower levels of nearsightedness.
How many patients have had the Verisyse™ procedure?
The Verisyse™ Phakic IOL design has been successfully used in Europe for 18 years.
More than 150,000 phakic procedures have been
performed worldwide.
It was FDA approved in 2004 after these clinical studies proved that Verisyse™ is a safe and effective way to reduce your need for thick glasses and contact lenses.
Is the Verisyse™ procedure painful?
Local anesthesia is used to numb your eye prior to surgery so most patients experience no pain during the procedure.
Although some discomfort is normal during the healing process, the vast majority of patients experience little or no pain after the Verisyse™ procedure.
If you have specific questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to discuss them with your doctor.
Can I see well up close and at a distance with Verisyse™?
Most people who have the Verisyse™ procedure see well up close and at a distance because their natural crystalline lens is left in place allowing natural adjustments to focus on near and distant objects.
Will I be able to see or feel the Verisyse™ lens in my eye?
Once implanted, the Verisyse™ lens is virtually undetectable.
You and others close to you may be able to see the lens in your eye by looking very closely.
Because Verisyse™ is placed behind your cornea, you will not be able to feel it.
Does the Verisyse™ lens require maintenance?
Unlike contact lenses, the Verisyse™ lens does not require any maintenance.
It is extremely important to attend all follow-up appointments and schedule annual exams with your ophthalmologist to help ensure your long-term vision health.
Can the Verisyse™ lens slip or fall out?
Once implanted, the Verisyse™ lens will not slip or fall out.
The lens is extremely secure because it is carefully attached to your iris.
How long does the Verisyse™ lens last?
The Verisyse™ lens is designed to provide permanent vision correction.
As long as patients don't suffer from other vision health problems (such as cataracts) that may affect the Verisyse™ lens, it will provide high quality vision for life.
