LASIK New Jersey
A leading laser eye surgery center in East Hanover, EyeCare 20/20 offers advanced vision correction with LASIK alternatives such as LASEK and Epi-LASIK to individuals throughout northern New Jersey.
EyeCare 20/20
46 Eagle Rock Ave.
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Phone: 1-973-560-1500
Phone: 1-800-475-5525
Fax: 973-560-0419
New Jersey Verisyse and Visian Surgeon
Dr. Cary Silverman
Dr. Cary Silverman is a gifted New Jersey LASIK specialist who offers a range of procedures in addition to LASIK. In cases where patients may not qualify for LASIK, a phakic IOL may be the answer. In the paragraphs below he describes the phakic IOLs, including the Verisyse and Visian lenses.
Phakic Intraocular Lenses
Phakic intraocular lenses are an alternative to laser eye surgery, and are similar to the intraocular lenses (IOLs) used in cataract surgery, but do not permanently alter the structure of the eye. No corneal tissue is removed as in LASIK and other laser eye surgery procedures. A phakic IOL resembles a traditional contact lens and is surgically placed between the cornea and the iris (or behind the iris). Unlike the intraocular lenses used in cataract surgery, phakic IOLs do not replace the eye's natural lens, but work with it to correct such common vision errors as myopia (nearsightedness). Though phakic IOLs are intended to be permanent implants, they can be removed if complications arise or if the patient's vision changes.
Verisyse® Phakic IOL
An acrylic lens implant made from biocompatible polymethylmethacrylate, the Verisyse® Phakic IOL used at our offices near Chatham is placed behind the cornea through a small incision. The incision is closed with fine sutures that dissolve over time.
A local anesthetic is used to numb the eye before the surgery, which lasts about 15-30 minutes; ensuring the procedure is virtually painless. Patients often notice improved vision the day after surgery.
Visian ICL™ (Implantable Collamer® Lens)
The insertion of the Visian ICL™ Implantable Collamer® Lens is also made through a small incision in the surface of the cornea. The Visian ICL™, however, can be folded, requiring a smaller incision than other implantable lenses. Once inserted, the lens unfolds to its full size. No sutures are required in the procedure.
The Visian ICL™, used at our offices near West Orange, is made from a proprietary, organic lens material called Collamer®, which affords the lens a greater biocompatibility than other lens types.
Contact Dr. Silverman for Laser Eye Surgery and More
Dr. Silverman performs laser eye surgery and other corrective procedures at his practice in East Hanover. For more information regarding LASEK, Epi-LASIK, and other procedures performed for northern New Jersey patients, or to schedule an evaluation, please contact EyeCare 20/20 today.