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Implantable contact lens risks

As with all surgical procedures there are risks associated with implantable contact lenses, although with a skilled surgeon these are kept to a minimum. It is important that you are fully informed as to these risks and these should always be discussed with you by your surgeon. Below are the most likely complications of the procedure:

• Infection: This is considered a very small implantable contact lens risk due to the sterile conditions in which the surgery is carried out in.

• Cataracts: This is more likely if the implantable contact lens is attached in front of the lens. See the implantable contact lens procedure for more information.

• Over/under correction: This happens when the implantable contact lens that is inserted in the eye is not the exact power that is required to eliminate the prescription in your spectacles/contact lenses. The implantable Contact lens can be removed and replaced with the correct power if there is a large over/under correction.

• Increased pressure in your eye: Your surgeon will check and monitor this and therefore the risk is very low.

• Misplaced lens: Very occasionally the implantable contact lens needs to be repositioned.

• Night Vision problems: Haloes, glare and star bursts are all risks associated with implantable contact lenses, although as the lens technology improves these are becoming less of a problem.

• Other Risks: Retinal detachment, Glaucoma and Corneal problems are all rare risks of the procedure.

   

  A skilled surgeon and comprehensive pre-surgical assessment means the implantable contact lens risks are kept to a minimum.
  
  
  
  Got a question about Implantable contact lenses? Ask it in our laser eye surgery forum.
   

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