The Refractive Services of Nethradhama will perform a refraction (measure of myopia), keratometry (measure of the power of the cornea) and biometry (measuring various eye dimensions).

The Verisyse procedure corrects myopia (nearsightedness) and the results have shown a quality of vision that is better than the results of a traditional LASIK procedure pushing the limits of what it was designed for. The Verisyse corrects from -5.00  up to -25.00 diopters of myopia or nearsightedness.  This overlaps with the range that LASIK can correct, up to -12.00 D. In the future, some higher myopia LASIK candidates may actually receive Verisyse lens implants for the best visual correction. The Verisyse is available in two different optic diameters for varying size pupils.

Results show that the Verisyse lens can correct the majority of high degrees of myopia in patients. 85-90% of patients are 20/40 or better after the lens implant. Approximately 40% of patients may still need a LASIK enhancement to correct astigmatism or residual myopia. The Verisyse Lens has shown a lower risk of inducing a cataract either at the time of the procedure or long term when compared to other refractive IOLs.

As with any surgical procedure, there are risks including temporary or permanent vision loss.  Your doctor will explain these risks to you and ensure that you understand them completely.  For more details about what to expect before, during and after your Verisyse procedure, ask us for the complete Patient Information booklet available from AMO and Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital.