Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Presbia Flexivue Microlens™?

A: The Presbia Flexivue Microlens™ is a small lens containing your customized reading correction. It is 3mm in diameter and less than a quarter of a human hair in thickness. Much like a miniature contact lens.

Q: How does it work?

A: The Presbia Flexivue Microlens™ is implanted, using the same kind of femtosecond laser that is used in LASIK surgery, into the cornea of one eye, typically your non-dominant eye. This allows for both distance and near vision with the dominant eye optimized for distance vision. Once implanted, the lens is secured in place and is permanent, yet can be easily removed or replaced for any reason.

Q: Does it work/ Is it effective?

A: The Presbia Flexivue Microlens™ works very well. Nearly all patients are able to complete their day-to-day tasks without the aid of reading glasses after receiving the Microlens. In fact, 75%* of patients are completely independent of reading glasses afterwards, with a small percentage using them only for very specific tasks/very small print.

Q: Will I still need reading glasses afterwards?

A: For most day-to-day tasks—reading a book/paper, the print on items at the store, a watch, mobile phone, etc.—you should be independent of reading glasses. However, there are certain situations in which some patients may still need help in reading very fine print or in low light conditions.

Q: Is the surgery painful?

A: Your eye will be anaesthetized with eye drops before surgery. You may feel some pressure to the eye during the procedure but should not feel pain.

Q: How long does it take?

A: The surgery to implant the lens typically takes 10-15 minutes. Some patients may also have laser surgery to correct their distance vision. In this case, surgery may take approximately 30 minutes.

Q: How soon afterwards will I be able to read again?

A: Most patients are able to read without glasses again within a few hours of surgery. Near vision continues to improve over time. Typically by 3-6 months post-implantation, vision is fully settled.

Q: How much does it cost? And is it covered by insurance?

A: The cost of the lens is determined by each laser center that offers the implant. Because this is an elective surgery, this procedure is not covered by insurance.

*Source: 12-month results from combined study Results in Crete and Italy.

1. Life Without Reading Glasses
2. What Is Presbyopia?
3. The Solution
4. The Procedure
5. Do I Qualify?

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1. Imagine life without reading glasses

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2. What Is Presbyopia?

Do you have difficulty reading fine print, have eyestrain when reading or struggle to focus on near objects? If so, you could have presbyopia, the normal age-related loss of the ability to focus on near objects. Eventually, this condition affects everyone. The most common solution for presbyopia is to use reading glasses, but many people find it a bothersome solution.

The Presbia Flexivue Microlens™ is a solution that may be more desirable for treating your presbyopia.

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The Presbia Flexivue Microlens™

Enables a full range of clear vision at multiple distances: far, intermediate, and near
Allows you to perform most everyday near tasks with reduced or no dependence on glasses
Provides binocular vision
Typically performed in the non-dominant eye

3. The Solution

The Presbia Flexivue Microlens™ is a fast, safe, and painless procedure, that may significantly improve your near vision.

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The Presbia Flexivue Microlens™ is a tiny lens, only 3 mm in diameter and about 15 microns thick (one-fourth the thickness of a single human hair) that is placed in the cornea of your eye for the correction of presbyopia. The procedure is done in less than ten minutes.

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4. The Procedure

Step One
A pocket is created in the cornea of your eye using a femtosecond laser – the same laser used in millions of laser eye procedures worldwide.

Step Two
The Microlens is inserted into the pocket.

Step Three
The pocket seals itself, holding the Microlens in place.

5. Do I Qualify?

The vast majority of people who need reading glasses are potential candidates for the procedure. You may qualify if you:

Use reading glasses
Use bifocal or multifocal glasses
Have had surgery for distance vision (Lasik) but now need reading glasses

You may not be suitable if you:

Have certain conditions of the eye such as corneal defect, astigmatism, or glaucoma
Had a serious eye injury
Have an auto immune disorder

Your eye care professional will be able to advise you as to the ideal treatment for your needs

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