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ADD ON Smart Lens Treatment

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Smart Lens Treatment, also known as an 'add-on' lens procedure, is a modern solution for patients seeking to correct their vision. This innovative treatment involves implanting a supplementary lens into the eye to enhance visual acuity, without removing the eye's natural lens. It is particularly beneficial for individuals who cannot undergo traditional laser eye surgeries.

ADD ON Smart Lens Treatment

General

The 'add-on' Smart Lens Treatment aims to provide a customizable and reversible option for vision correction, catering to a wide range of refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and presbyopia. Unlike laser procedures that reshape the cornea, the Smart Lens method involves the insertion of an additional lens, working in harmony with the eye's existing lens to improve focus and clarity. This procedure is typically fast, minimally invasive, and performed under local anesthesia, making it a viable option for those ineligible for corneal modification surgeries. Post-surgery, patients can expect significant improvements in vision quality, often reducing or eliminating the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. The reversibility of the implant offers an added layer of comfort for individuals concerned about the permanence of traditional vision correction methods.

Special Details

Who is it for?

  • Individuals with refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), or presbyopia (age-related loss of near vision)
  • Patients who are not suitable candidates for laser eye surgeries due to thin corneas or other corneal issues
  • Those seeking a reversible option for vision correction
  • Patients seeking to enhance the results of previous cataract surgery or other ophthalmologic procedures

Recovery Period

  • The procedure itself takes about 15 to 30 minutes per eye.
  • Recovery is relatively quick, with most patients resuming normal activities within a day or two.
  • Full visual acuity is typically achieved within a week.

Potential Risks and Side Effects

  • Infection and inflammation
  • Halos and glare, particularly at night
  • Need for additional surgery if the lens needs to be repositioned, removed, or replaced
  • Very rarely, damage to the natural lens, causing cloudiness (cataract)

Alternative Treatments

  • Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
  • Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
  • Refractive lens exchange
  • Contact lenses and eyeglasses for non-surgical alternatives

Success Rate

The success rate of Smart Lens Treatment is high, with many patients achieving 20/25 vision or better after the procedure.

Procedure step-by-step overivew

  • Initial consultation and eye measurement to determine the correct lens specifications.
  • Application of local anesthesia to numb the eye.
  • A small incision is made at the edge of the cornea.
  • The custom Smart Lens is inserted and positioned in front of or behind the natural lens, depending on the case.
  • The incision is closed; usually, stitches are not required as it heals naturally.
  • Post-operative examination and follow-up care.

Prices

Why Do Prices Vary?

  • Type of Smart Lens used
  • Surgeon's expertise and reputation
  • Facility fees
  • Geographical location
  • Necessary pre-and post-operative care
  • Turkey
    • $2,000 - $3,000
  • Czech Republic
    • $2,500 - $3,500
  • Croatia
    • $2,500 - $3,500
  • Lithuania
    • $2,500 - $3,500
  • Poland
    • $2,200 - $3,200
  • Germany
    • $3,500 - $4,500
  • Switzerland
    • $4,000 - $5,000
  • France
    • $3,000 - $4,000
  • United Kingdom
    • $3,500 - $4,500
  • United States
    • $4,000 - $6,000
  • Canada
    • $3,500 - $5,000
  • Australia
    • $3,500 - $5,000