Ditch those glasses for better vision

Dr Kasu Prasad Reddy
Are you one of those many youngsters who have been burdened with geeky glasses all your life? Or are you tired of losing those contact lenses every time you try to pop them in your eye? Take heart, for city doctors have now started implanting what are known as permanent contact lenses.
For the many youngsters embarrassed by their thick glasses and the many nerd jokes that continue to plague them, permanent contact lenses might be the perfect solution. These lenses are placed inside the eye, behind the pupil and are very safe.
The lenses are made of a bio-compatible material called Collamer, and is very popular worldwide. In any case it is a reversible procedure, and a patient can always go back to his glasses if he/she wishes. While the procedure has been gaining popularity worldwide, it is best to visit a trained ophthalmologist for the procedure.
In comparison to disposable contact lenses which need to be put every morning and taken out in the evening, this is a permanent lens which is placed inside the eye for natural vision. It is also called high definition vision since the lenses are known to give a better quality of vision.
Laser treatment (also known as Lasik) is generally not suitable for 20 per cent of the glasses users because of their thin corneas. In some contact lens wearers Lasik can also cause dry eyes and permanent contact lenses are the perfect answer for such patients.
What makes permanent contact lenses a safer bet is the fact that this procedure does not have any side effects like dry eyes or blood shot eyes. However, the surgery is prone to minor treatable complications like raised pressures and inflammation. Generally doctors check for the anatomical suitability of the eye i.e., the anterior chamber (space inside the eye) depth should be more than 2.75mm.
The surgery which takes a mere 15-20 minutes is relatively painless. Depending on the type of prescription lens that is used, the operation can cost anywhere between Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh. Post-operatively too, except for regular medication, there is not much caution to be taken. However, patients should avoid rubbing their eyes too hard once the lens have been implanted.

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