Smart lenses are intraocular lenses that provide clear vision at far, medium and near distances, independent of glasses. Thus, patients can perform activities such as long distance (watching TV, seeing the stage in the cinema and theater, driving), medium (using a computer or tablet, cooking, seeing a speed chart while driving, reading barcodes in markets) or near (using the phone, doing handicrafts). They can do their activities without wearing glasses. Patients who can see clearly at every distance without glasses have a high quality of life without the problems of glasses breaking or forgetting.
Smart lenses are placed into the eye with a routine cataract surgery technique. It is not recommended to replace the intraocular lens again unless there is a medical disease. For this reason, the decision on which lens to place before cataract surgery is an important and one-time decision. Smart lens application is not suitable for every patient, so choosing the right patient for this one-time surgery is very important. Before surgery, patients should be evaluated in detail, and both the patient's general condition and eye structure should be considered very carefully.
Smart lenses can be applied to patients who have cataracts or who do not want to wear glasses, but whose eye structure is suitable for this lens. There are also models that correct astigmatism for patients with astigmatism. Just as astigmatism is corrected when glasses are prescribed, astigmatism must be corrected if a smart lens is to be placed during cataract surgery.
I have astigmatism, can I have a smart lens inserted?
Astigmatism correcting-toric models of smart lenses are available. If smart lenses are to be applied to patients with astigmatism, astigmatism must be corrected.
I have glaucoma, can I have smart lenses installed?
Damage to your eye and optic nerve due to glaucoma The situation is very important. In the patient group where trifocal lenses are not suitable, lenses that provide long and middle distance vision produced with edof technology may be suitable. After detailed examination, the decision should be made according to the patient.
I want to get rid of glasses, are smart lenses a solution for me?
With the latest developments in technology, activities that require effective use of vision, and increased intellectual level, smart lenses can be worn as a refractive lens replacement for patients who do not have cataracts but want to get rid of glasses. However, trifocal lenses are not suitable for every patient who wants to get rid of glasses. The patient's age and eye structure should be evaluated in detail.
Is there an age limit for smart lenses?
>It is generally applied after the age of 40-45 and there is no upper age limit.
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