Implantable Lens: Restoring Vision for Better Quality of Life

The video tutorial discusses a patient's severe vision problems and the unsuitability of laser surgery, leading to the choice of an implantable lens. The procedure involves numbing the eye, making a small incision, and placing a lens in front of the iris, taking about 12 minutes with immediate results. A study shows significant vision improvement in patients post-surgery. However, doctors caution that the procedure is major surgery.

Why was laser surgery not an option for the patient?

• The patient was too young.

• The patient's eyesight was too poor.

• The patient had a fear of lasers.

• The patient preferred glasses.

What is the first step in the lens implantation procedure?

• Making an incision in the cornea.

• Checking the patient's vision.

• Inserting the lens.

• Applying anaesthetic drops.

How long does the lens implantation procedure take?

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 12 minutes

• 5 minutes

What percentage of patients achieved 2040 vision or better after three years?

• 50%

• 75%

• 95%

• 100%

What do doctors warn about after the lens implantation?

• The lenses are temporary.

• The procedure is minor.

• The lenses require a major surgical procedure.

• The lenses need frequent replacement.