KAMRATM Inlay
(previously AcuFocus Corneal Inlay)
If you are over the age of 40, you’ve probably noticed that near objects are beginning to appear out of focus. You may be experiencing a condition called presbyopia. With presbyopia, the natural lens of the eye has lost its flexibility. The lens doesn't readily change its focus from distance to near. As a result, near objects are blurry. Until recently, reading glasses were the primary option for people with presbyopia. However, many people prefer not to wear reading glasses because they can be inconvenient to use, inaccessible when needed the most, or unappealing for cosmetic reasons.
The KAMRA inlay is an innovative device that can reduce dependence on reading glasses. In combination with the iLASIK procedure it can also be used to correct nearsightedness or farsightedness and presbyopia. The KAMRA inlay is also suitable for patients who have undergone LASIK surgery before.
The KAMRA inlay - previously known as the AcuFocus Corneal Inlay - has been in research and development for nearly a decade and received CE certification in Europe in 2005.
How does the KAMRA inlay work?
Smaller than a contact lens, the KAMRA inlay looks like a black ring and has a tiny aperture or hole in the center creating a pinhole effect. The small aperture reduces the blur when viewing near objects and increases the range of focus (depth of field). Typically, the KAMRA inlay has no or only a minimal effect on distance vision.
The KAMRA inlay consists of a biocompatible polymer material.
It has thousands of tiny perforations which ensure the nourishment of the corneal tissues.
KAMRA facts:
- Diameter: 3,8 mm
- Central opening: 1,6 mm
- Thickness: 0,005 mm
The KAMRA inlay in comparison to a traditional contact lens.
Typical course of surgery and postoperative recovery
The KAMRA inlay is implanted during an out-patient procedure under local anaesthesia with eye drops. The painless procedure takes approximately 15 minutes.
The inlay is implanted in only one eye, the non-dominant eye. First, a femtosecond laser is used to create a corneal pocket. The tiny inlay is then placed into the corneal pocket and centered over the pupil.
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(1.) The femtosecond laser creates a pocket within the cornea . (2.) The corneal flap is lifted and
(3.) the KAMRA
inlay is placed onto the corneal tissue and centered above the pupil. (4.) The flap is closed.
Following the procedure, you will notice an improvement in near vision, which should continue over the next six to 12 months.
The KAMRA inlay will especially improve vision for medium distances around 50 cm, and therefore allow you to use your laptop and handy or to read menus and price tags without reading glasses. You may still need glasses for reading very small print, in dim light or for a longer period of time.
Unlike other presbyopic treatments, the KAMRA inlay can be removed.
Who may benefit?
If you are depend on reading glasses and have good general and eye health with no pre-existing conditions like cataract or glaucoma, the KAMRA inlay may be for you.
Please contact the FreeVis LASIK Center Mannheim to schedule a detailed eye examination and consultation.
Patient Brochure "Experience Visual Focus and Freedom with the KAMRA Inlay"