Implantable Contact Lenses UK Offers Hope To Many

A procedure available in the UK allows contact lenses users to opportunity to have lenses implanted permanently.

Implantable contact lenses in theUK can be a blessing for many with severe levels of eye problems. These contact lenses help correct short sightedness, far sightedness, and astigmatism. Many times even Laser Corrective surgery cannot solve these problems. Implantable contacts offer many of these patients another option to consider.

Implantable contact lenses are basically a small version of a contact lens which is placed inside the eye itself rather than being placed no the surface as with other contact lenses. Many users claim very little pain with the procedure and excellent results as far as visual abilities increased. Eye surgeons in the UK claim an over 95% success rate.

Before receiving your new contacts, you need to consult a qualified eye physician. He will determine your suitability to the procedure and what type of prescription you will need. There is often a 4 - 6 week waiting period before you receive your implanted contacts. These implants usually are not suitable for people with cataracts, high glaucoma, recurrent eye infections and some other eye diseases. Also age restrictions may be imposed.

Your contact lenses are implanted in a hospital under sterile conditions. A small incision is made in the side of the cornea, where the lens is inserted. After the surgery, you will be given antibiotic drops to help control infection. It is a one-day, outpatient procedure. The doctors usually allow one to two weeks between procedures if both eyes need implants. Several follow-up visits may also be necessary to make sure the implants are working properly for you.