The Verisyse procedure
The Verisyse™ Phakic IOL is a micro lens placed behind your cornea.
It is made out of PMMA, the same material used safely for the past 50 years in cataract surgery.
•“Phakic” means that your natural crystalline lens is left in the eye.
–Your natural lens helps your eye adjust between seeing objects that are near and far
An outpatient treatment, the procedure takes only about 15 to 30 minutes. One eye is treated at a time.
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Eye drops will be given to reduce your pupil size.
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For better access to your eye, your doctor will use an instrument to comfortably hold your eyelids open during the procedure.
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A local and/or IV anesthetic is given, so the procedure is virtually painless.
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A micro incision is made in the cornea for Verisyse™ to be placed between the iris and cornea.
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The Verisyse™ IOL is centered in front of the pupil and is gently attached to the iris to hold the lens in place.
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The small incision is closed with microscopic stitches that dissolve on their own.
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A temporary shield will be placed over your eye to protect it during the time just after the procedure.
Through a tiny incision, your doctor places the Verisyse™ Phakic IOL behind your cornea. You generally do not feel or see the lens once it is in place, and it can never slip or fall out.
*As with any surgical procedure there are risks including temporary or permanent vision loss. Your doctor will explain these risks to you and ensure that you understand them completely.
