I have previously been told that “nothing can be done” for my condition, can the IOL Vip help me?
Until now there has not been an effective treatment for “dry” AMD. The IOL Vip system has successfully restored vision to many patients who have been previously told that “nothing can be done”. Please contact an IOL Vip surgeon near you to find out if you are suitable.
Is this a cure for my condition ?
No this procedure will not cure your condition. Rather this is a way to enhance the remaining vision potential of your eye.
Will this procedure need repeating?
In general most patients will not require further surgery. In a small number of cases if the macular disease progresses, the effect of the treatment may lessen. In these cases it may be possible to simply rotate the front chamber lens implant in such a way as to restore the initial effect.
Will I still need to use my magnifiers or other low visual aids ?
It is possible that you will still require the help of some low visual aids but people have reported that these aids become easier to use and provide better vision after the IOL Vip procedure. The IOL Vip system can help people who cannot even use visual aids.
Will I still need my distance glasses after the operation ?
It is likely that you will require a change to your distance glasses after treatment. It may be possible to reduce dependancy on distance vision glasses either by using a triple implant approach or by performing LASER vision correction (where safe) a few weeks after the treatment. It is important to note however that it is highly likely that you will still require near vision correction either in the form of magnifiers or reading glasses.
I have already undergone cataract surgery with a lens implant - Can I still benefit from this approach ?
Yes. It is now possible to have the IOL Vip system even after previous cataract surgery. It is possible to place the double lens implant system in front of your existing lens implant.
What is the cost of the operation?
The cost is approximately £6,000 per eye. Please contact your local IOL Vip surgeon for accurate information.
When will this become available on the NHS ?
New health technologies must be appraised by the national institute of health and clinical excellence (NICE) for their cost-effectiveness before being introduced into the NHS. A typical NICE appraisal can take over one year from start to finish. It is hoped that NICE can appraise this new technology within the next twelve to eighteen months.
I live outside the UK and Ireland, can I still have the IOL Vip operation ?
You can travel to the UK or Ireland to have the operation. Please contact us for more information about this.
