No Specs Eye Surgery
Using the latest technology it is now possible to throw away your spectacles or contact lenses for good and avoid the complications of laser surgery.
This is a wonderful prospect for people who wish for a spectacle independent lifestyle i.e. golf, skiing, computer work.
The procedure can correct near and farsightedness, as well as age-related spectacle dependency.
Spectacles
There are three reasons why patients wear spectacles or contact lenses:
- Ametropia: Both nearsightedness (Myopia) and farsightedness (Hyperopia) are caused by the eye's lens being slightly too large or small. This affects roughly 30% of the population 1.
- Presbyopia: The eye loses the ability to see close objects in middle age, hence the need for reading glasses. This affects about 10% of people.
- Astigmatism: An abnormal curve of the front of the eye (cornea) causes horizontal and vertical light rays to be focused differently.
How No Specs works
Ametropia and Presbyopia are cured by replacing the defective natural lens with a multifocal or accomodating intraocular lens implant.
Astigmatism is corrected at the same time using tiny Limbal Relaxing Incisions to adjust the shape of the cornea.
The entire procedure is performed through a very small incision in the edge of the cornea under a local or general anaesthetic (usually a general anasthetic is only used if both eyes are being operated on).
The whole prodedure usually takes 30 minutes, and visions is improved immediately in most cases. Vision usually continues to improve in the weeks following the procedure as your eyes adjust.
The majority of patients (92.8%) are totally free from spectacles with only a few (7.2%) occasionally wearing glasses for intermediate tasks 2.
What about laser surgery
Laser surgery has its limitations:
- Does not correct Presbyopia
- Unpredictable outcomes for Astigmatism
- Can cause post operative halos when driving at night
- Often requires re-treatment due to regression
- Central cornea is cut during laser surgery which can cause denervation and clouding
Risks and side effects
As with any surgical procedure there are risks of infection and retinal detachment. In experienced hands these are rare, in the order of 1 in 1000.
Rarely, people may have temporary halos when driving at night. These usually resolve in a short time.
Appointments
To make an appointment or refer a patient to Mr Moriarty, please book online or contact Deryn Fawcett:
Phone: 0161 927 3177
Fax: 0161 927 3178
Email: deryn@brendanmoriarty.com
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References
- Optom. Vis. Sci. 82. 2007. pg 261-266.
- Ref: J Refract Surg. 2008 Mar; 24(3):243.
