What Is the Tecnis Lens Procedure?
The Tecnis Lens is a revolutionary intraocular lens that corrects near, intermediate and distance vision in people who have cataracts, or poor vision due to an astigmatism. Nearly 90% of the population develops cataracts by the time they are 65 years old, and nearly 70% of people with trouble seeing wind up being diagnosed with an astigmatism. Both of these bothersome problems can be easily fixed by an intraocular implantation at Live Oak Ophthalmology in Wilmington, NC, and most people with these vision problems are a good candidate for the procedure.
What Is the Tecnis Lens Procedure?
The Tecnis Lens can correct your vision by reducing the effect cataracts and an astigmatism have on your vision. Cataract removal and astigmatism correction are often doneat the same time, so once you put the intraocular lens in you are set for life.
Similar to a Lasik eye procedure, you will be under a general anesthetic and will experience no pain during the procedure. To remove cataracts and restore crystal clear vision, a skilled surgical technician will remove the cataracts and replace the removed lens with a Tecnis Lens.
This is done through a tiny opening in front of the eye, and because it is self-sealing, it will require no sutures. It will also heal rapidly and without pain because the incision is so tiny it causes virtually no discomfort. After surgery, you will notice immediate improvements in your vision.
You are advised to be careful with your eyes and avoid rubbing or touching the eye excessively or getting make up or lotions near the eye immediately following surgery to avoid complications. Your eye should be completely healed quickly, and you can resume all normal activities after about a month following your surgery.
Are You a Good Candidate for a Tecnis Lens?
Moderate to severe astigmatisms are treated with a Tecnis Lens implantation for the best quality of vision possible. It is also the best procedure available to fix vision problems due to cataract development.
If you experience any of the symptoms below, you are a good candidate for a Tecnis Lens implant to correct the bothersome symptoms that accompany cataracts development. Cataracts may cause a variety of different symptoms, but the most common include:
- Blurry, hazy vision
- Poor night vision
- Light sensitivity and glare
- Poor reading vision even with glasses
- Colors appear faded, or yellowed
People Who Should Not Get A Tecnis Lens
While most people with cataracts or poor vision can benefit from a Tecnis Lens implant, it is not recommended for people with the following conditions:
- A distorted eye due to previous trauma that would inhibit proper intraocular lens implantation
- Congenital bilateral cataracts
- Previous history of retinal detachment
- Medically uncontrolled glaucoma
Book Your Appointment Today
The revolutionary Tecnis intraocular lens can provide you with the crystal clear vision you have always wanted. If you are suffering from cloudy vision and are sick of being a slave to glasses, call Live Oak Ophthalmology in Wilmington, North Carolina today for a free consultation at (910) 338-2390. Any one of their skilled professionals will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the Tecnis Lens.