6 questions about smart lens treatment
In parallel with the technologies in daily life, developments in the eye field also produce satisfactory results. Stating that the advantage of smart lens surgeries is that they provide vision without glasses to patients who want to see near and far without glasses, Anadolu Health Center Ophthalmology Specialist Op. Dr. Yusuf Avni Yılmaz explained, “This method should not be applied to those who have an eye disease other than cataract or refractive error.” Kiss. Dr. Yusuf Avni Yılmaz answered questions about smart lens treatment.
What is a “smart lens”?
In fact, the term “smart lens” is a term used only in our country. The application in question is used all over the world. For example, the term “trifocal intraocular lens” is quite common in the USA. There is no “mind” in the lens, the practice is a “multifocal” lens. This application is similar to the logic of multifocal glasses and contact lenses. The name of this method should be “multifocal lens” instead of smart lens in our country, as it is all over the world. Because when we say “smart”, people may have the wrong impression that this is a very different technique and that it can solve all vision problems, regardless of the cause. However, although there are many reasons for vision problems, this method can only correct vision problems due to a few reasons.
For which eye problems is it used?
This procedure is performed during a traditional cataract surgery. In previous cataract surgeries, only single-focus lenses were used. In this case, we could only adjust the patient’s vision to one focus (distant or near). This is actually the same with glasses. Those with distance and near vision defects can use 2 separate glasses, or they can use glasses that show distance and near. Today, in some patient groups, if the patient does not want to use glasses, long and near vision can be achieved by applying multifocal lenses without cataracts.
What advantages does it have?
These lens surgeries provide glasses-free vision to patients who want to see near and far without glasses.
How does the method work? Could you briefly explain the surgical procedure?
The surgical procedure is no different from a routine cataract surgery, except that after the patient’s natural lens is removed, a multifocal lens is placed instead of a single focus lens. However, detailed examination and measurements are carried out first. First of all, it is very important to determine which patients it is suitable for.
How high is the success rate? How much does it affect the patient’s quality of life?
If the appropriate patient is selected, success and satisfaction are quite high. If applied to unsuitable patients, dissatisfaction may be disturbing.
Which patients in particular do you recommend it to?
This method cannot and should not be applied to every patient. It should not be applied to those who have an eye disease other than cataract or refractive error. For example, this method should not be applied to disease groups such as macular degeneration (macular degeneration), glaucoma (eye pressure), patients who have previously undergone refractive surgery (laser), patients with retinal disorders due to diabetes, patients with corneal problems, and myopic patients under middle age.
Are there any things patients should pay attention to after the procedure? When will they return to their normal lives?
The post-procedure process is the same as after routine cataract surgery. Just like the process after cataract surgery, patients can return to normal life within a few days to a week, depending on their work and living environment. Drops should be used for approximately 2 weeks to a month after surgery.
