Free Yourself From the Hassles of Contacts and Glasses
Implantable Lenses can help you live life uninhibited by getting rid of the hassles of contacts and glasses.
See Life in Full Detail
Explore implantable lenses to unlock visual freedom and a life rich with new experiences. There are various phakic IOL lenses to choose from, made from different types of materials.
Envision a Life Without Hesitation
From hitting the gym to hitting the waves, having implantable lenses means you’re always ready to live life to the fullest.
Experience the More Natural Choice
Implantable lenses are typically an additive procedure meaning that they can be a vision correction option that’s in harmony with your natural eye, keeping it completely intact. Implantable lenses can be made of different types of materials, one of which is Collamer™. Collamer is biocompatible and stable in the eye.
Implantable
Implantable lenses are made from biocompatible, stable and flexible materials enabling minimally invasive insertion.
Treatment
Implantable lenses can treat a wide range of prescriptions from low to moderate to high myopia with or without astigmatism.
This information is presented in the public interest by STAAR Surgical™ to create awareness of options available for those with near-sightedness with or without astigmatism. Please consult your health care provider to determine which option is right for you.
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References
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