Artisan

The Artisan Intraocular Lens alters the focus of the eye and may correct even the most severe short sight. It is a tiny focusing lens which is inserted into the eye through a keyhole incision. Once inserted it is held permanently in place on the iris (coloured part) of the eye by special attachments. It works together with the eye's natural lens which is not removed.

The Artisan Intraocular Lens is appropriate for persons under the age of about 45 whose short sight is too great for laser treatment. Astigmatism is corrected during the same procedure using a technique called ‘astigmatic keratotomy’.

Medicated eyedrops are needed for a few weeks after insertion. The correction is permanent. The Artisan Intraocular Lens is normally invisible inside the eye. The procedure may be done under local or general anaesthetic. Long term follow up by a suitably qualified person is required after Artisan Intraocular Lens insertion.

As will all vision correction procedures there is a small risk. This subject will be discussed in detail before you decide to have treatment.

In this very short sighted eye the
image is focused in front of the retina

The Artisan Intraocular Lens is placed in the
eye where it rests on the natural lens.
The image is now focused onto the retina