Used for higher levels of short (-6D to -25D) and long (+4D to +8D) sight. This involves implanting a perspex or foldable acrylic lens inside the eye (I-Care, Artisan or Artiflex, or Verisyse or Visian). This is similar to those used for over 50 years as replacement lenses in cataract surgery. Mr David Jory was one of the first surgeons to introduce this technique into the UK.  At present it is recommended for the correction of higher refractive errors. Depending on the individual eye, we will suggest the one most suitable for you.

Lens implants made of PMMA (Perspex) were first used for cataracts in 1949. Some early patients are still alive with lenses showing that it is a very safe material. Cataract surgery now usually uses foldable lenses made of acrylic or silicone, which now have a 15 year safety record and Perspex lenses are reserved for highly long-sighted or astigmatic people.

Once inside the eye it cannot be felt. It is highly predictable and it can be removed if required. It gives a very good quality of vision and people who have one eye treated with a lens implant and by laser nearly always prefer the quality of  vision of the implant.

Many eye surgeons agree that this type of procedure will replace all laser surgery in the long run.