Are reading glasses necessary after the procedure?
INTRACOR
In most cases, glasses are no longer needed. However, when reading books with particularly small print or in poor lighting conditions, weak glasses may make reading more comfortable.
SUPRACOR
In most cases, glasses are no longer needed. However, when reading books with particularly small print or in poor lighting conditions, weak glasses may make reading more comfortable.
Am I a suitable candidate?
INTRACOR
In general, the INTRACOR procedure was developed for people 40 years and older
- whose general state of health is good;
- who have no eye diseases;
- who, except for presbyopia, have only minor vision problems; and
- who seek to improve their close vision without glasses or contact lenses.
SUPRACOR
Your SUPRACOR specialist will be able to advise on any specific short term changes to your routine,. You should not drive on the day of the treatment.
- whose general state of health is good;
- who have no eye diseases;
- who, except for presbyopia, only have vision problems such as myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness)
- SUPRACOR may also be a suitable treatment for patients who have previously undergone standard LASIK treatments
- who seek to improve their vision without glasses or contact lenses.
When can I return to normal activities?
INTRACOR
Your INTRACOR specialist will be able to advise on any specific short term changes to your routine. You should not drive on the day of the treatment. You should be able to return to all of your usual activities after one day.
SUPRACOR
Your SUPRACOR specialist will be able to advise on any specific short term changes to your routine.
I have received laser treatment in the past. Can I still benefit from the INTRACOR or SUPRACOR procedures?
INTRACOR
That depends on the type of laser treatment you received; only your ophthalmologist can make that decision. Prior LASIK therapy may preclude the INTRACOR procedure.
SUPRACOR
SUPRACOR may also be a suitable treatment for patients who have previously undergone standard LASIK treatments. Your ophthalmologist will be able to advise you on your treatment options.
Are there other solutions for presbyopia?
If you are unsuitable for the INTRACOR procedure, the following options are available:- Reading glasses
- Multifocal contact lenses
- Artificial lens implants such as multifocal lenses or accommodating lenses that replace the eye's natural lens.
- SUPRACOR™, a LASIK treatment for presbyopia*
- Reading glasses
- Multifocal contact lenses
- Artificial lens implants such as multifocal lenses or accommodating lenses that replace the eye's natural lens.
- INTRACOR®, a minimally invasive femtosecond laser treatment that treats presbyopia.
What happens if I develop glaucoma or cataract a few years after the INTRACOR or SUPRACOR procedure?
Your ophthalmologist will advise you on the impact for treating glaucoma or cataract after INTRACOR or SUPRACOR. Usually there shouldn’t be any impact.Are there any other side-effects?
INTRACOR
Sometimes, there can be a slight reddening of the eye, caused by the fixation of the eye prior to the procedure. These symptoms disappear within a few days.
- You may experience some brief discomfort after the treatment because the brain may have to adjust to the change in vision.
- You may experience vision disturbances such as halos or glare, possible slight loss of distance vision or less than expected improvement in near vision
SUPRACOR
- Sometimes, there can be a slight reddening of the eye, caused by the fixation of the eye prior to the procedure. These symptoms disappear within a few days.
- You may experience some brief discomfort after the treatment because the brain may have to adjust to the change in vision.
- Your eye may feel slightly uncomfortable for the first day. Eye drops are administered to minimise this discomfort.
- Your overall near and distance vision may need a few months to fully stabilise, but an improvement in vision will typically take 1-2 days.
This FAQs section presents only a short summary.
Your ophthalmologist will advise you in more detail on these topics and answer all the questions you might have on the INTRACOR or SUPRACOR procedures.
*Currently NOT available in all countries.
