What is the Flexivue Microlens for Presbyopia?

03 Dec 2012

Optilase are offering a pioneering new treatment designed to help people with Presbyopia, using a corneal inlay called the Flexivue Microlens.
 
Your suitability for treatment will be thoroughly evaluated by an experienced Optometrist at Optilase. If it’s determined that the Flexivue Microlens would improve your specific condition, the corneal implant will be discussed with you, as will your own expectations of the results, and any issues or questions clarified for you.
 
You’ll be asked in detail about your eye history and health as well as any injuries; infections and so on. A number of tests and measurements will also be carried out.
 
Your doctor will measure the thickness of your cornea-in cases where the cornea is very thin, the Flexivue Microlens may not be a suitable option for you.
Any eye conditions like glaucoma or cataracts must be ruled out.
 
Then, the Optilase team must determine the best Flexivue Microlens dioptre (prescription) for you. An optometrist will carry many of the initial assessments out, but your ophthalmic surgeon will personally examine your eyes and explain the procedure, risks and benefits with you prior to treatment.
 
One the day prior to surgery, you’ll be started on a topical antibiotic treatment cream given four times daily. One the day of your surgery, you must have someone accompany you-you won’t be able to drive afterwards-and ladies must not wear any make-up.
 
Before he starts the procedure, the surgeon will ensure the eyes are healthy using a slit-lamp to see into the entire eye. Then he’ll put in some anaesthetic drops into the eye being treated; the eye is cleaned and tape is put over the lashes. A special clip is used to hold the eye open neatly for surgery; it doesn’t hurt as the anaesthesia prevents any pain. He’ll cover your other eye and then mark the centre of your visual axis on the eye being done.
 
He’ll place a little suction ring on the eye, and then using the femtosecond laser creates a small pocket in the cornea. This doesn’t hurt a bit; but you’ll have a loss of vision for about 20 seconds; no need to panic; it’s all part of the job.
 
The Flexivue Microlens is then slipped into the little pocket in the cornea and more anaesthetic drops are applied.
 
You can go home to relax for the rest of the day; you’ll be told not to rub the operated eye and be given eye drops to use for the weeks following the surgery.
 
Most people find an improvement almost straight away and resume normal activities within a day or two; your vision should continue to improve as you adapt to your new lens.
 
For a free consultation call Optilase on +353 1 223 8821.

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

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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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