Implantable Low Vision Lenses

Implantable Low Vision Lenses At Pink City Eye & Retina Center, Jaipur

At Pink City Eye & Retina Center in Jaipur, we understand how challenging it can be to live with vision loss. Standard eyeglasses or contact lenses sometimes fall short in delivering the visual clarity some people need. In such cases, implantable low vision lenses can offer a ray of hope.

What Are Specialty Contact Lenses? What Are Implantable Low Vision Lenses?

At Pink City Eye & Retina Center in Jaipur, we understand how difficult life can be when your vision isn’t clear, especially if regular glasses or contact lenses no longer help. Implantable Low Vision Lenses are miniature, high-tech lenses inserted into the eye surgically to enhance sight. These lenses are particularly helpful for people suffering from serious eye conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which damages central vision and makes everyday tasks like reading, seeing faces, or noticing small details very challenging.

Why Are These Lenses Needed?

Some people experience what is called low vision—a condition where the eyesight becomes very weak and cannot be improved through regular glasses, contact lenses, or even common eye surgeries like LASIK. It’s important to know that low vision is not complete blindness. People with low vision still have some usable sight, and special tools, like implantable lenses, can help make the most of it.

Unlike glasses, which sit outside the eye, these implantable lenses are placed inside the eye, offering a more natural and lasting solution for better vision.

Types of Implantable Low Vision Lenses

There are several types of implantable low vision lenses available at our Jaipur clinic, each one tailored for different eye conditions and patient needs. Here’s a gentle and easy-to-understand guide for you:

Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICLs)

These are soft, flexible lenses made from a special material called Collamer, which is safe for the eye. ICLs are used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. If someone is not suitable for LASIK, this is often a great option. These lenses are placed behind the iris and in front of your natural lens, and they help you see clearly without the constant need for glasses or contact lenses.

Posterior Chamber ICLs

These are a common type of ICL placed behind the colored part of the eye (iris) and in front of the eye’s natural lens. Once implanted inside the eye, they remain hidden and unnoticeable from the outside. They naturally work with your eye’s lens to improve your vision in a comfortable and seamless way.

Anterior Chamber ICLs

This type is placed in front of the iris, sitting directly on it. These lenses are helpful for those who may not be eligible for other types of surgeries. While not used as often as the posterior ones, they still offer good vision correction, especially in people with specific eye shapes or health conditions.

Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT)

The IMT is a tiny telescope-like lens that is surgically placed in one eye.They're specially developed for individuals with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) causing central vision loss. This lens magnifies the image (by 2.2 to 2.7 times), making it easier to read or see faces. Only one eye receives this lens to keep the other eye for side vision. After surgery, patients receive special vision training to adjust to the new way of seeing.

Scharioth Macula Lens (SML)

The SML is a small lens that helps improve near vision in people with intermediate macular degeneration. It is ideal for close-up tasks like reading, using mobile phones, or sewing. Usually, it’s implanted after cataract surgery, and it sits just behind the iris. One of the biggest benefits is that it helps you see up close without affecting your distance vision.

IOL-VIP System

This system uses two special lenses, implanted in both eyes, to help people who have lost central vision. The lenses redirect the image to healthier parts of the retina so you can see better. Like the IMT, this also requires visual training after surgery to help the brain adjust to this new visual setup.

LMI & Lipshitz Macular Implant

The LMI and Lipshitz Macular Implant are designed for people with macular degeneration. They magnify the image and increase contrast, making vision clearer when other low vision tools don’t help. These lenses are still being studied, but they show a lot of promise in specialized cases.

EyeMax Mono

The EyeMax Mono lens is for patients with dry AMD and other retinal issues. It’s placed during cataract surgery and helps improve both near and distance vision by making images sharper across more areas of the retina—not just the center. This provides a more natural and flexible vision experience.

Orion Visual Cortical Prosthesis

Unlike the others, the Orion device doesn’t go in the eye—it’s implanted in the brain. It’s designed for people who are completely blind due to damage in their eyes or optic nerve. The technology works by sending visual information directly to the brain’s visual processing area, offering some restored sight. This is still in the experimental stage, but it could be life-changing in the future.

Other New and Emerging Lenses

Researchers are working on new types of implantable lenses that can improve contrast, image quality, and coordination between the eyes and brain. Some are also designed to be less invasive and more adaptable. These future options could provide even better results for people in Jaipur and beyond who are living with low vision.

How Do Implantable Low Vision Lenses Help Improve Vision?

At Pink City Eye & Retina Center in Jaipur, we understand that living with poor vision can be incredibly challenging, especially when glasses or contact lenses no longer help. That’s why we offer a special solution for our patients from Jaipur and surrounding areas — Implantable Low Vision Lenses.

These are small lenses that are surgically placed inside the eye to help people with serious vision loss. They are especially helpful when traditional methods like glasses or contacts cannot provide clear vision. Depending on the specific problem in the eye and the type of lens used, these implantable lenses improve vision in several effective ways.

Magnifying the Image

At Pink City Eye & Retina Center in Jaipur, we understand that living with poor vision can be incredibly challenging, especially when glasses or contact lenses no longer help. That’s why we offer a special solution for our patients from Jaipur and surrounding areas — Implantable Low Vision Lenses.

These are small lenses that are surgically placed inside the eye to help people with serious vision loss. They are especially helpful when traditional methods like glasses or contacts cannot provide clear vision. Depending on the specific problem in the eye and the type of lens used, these implantable lenses improve vision in several effective ways.

1️⃣ Magnifying the Image

One of their major features is the ability to magnify what’s seen, offering an enlarged view of the surroundings. This means they make things look bigger and clearer, which can be very helpful for people who struggle to see small details.

👁️ How It Works:
These lenses act like a mini telescope inside your eye. By refocusing incoming light, they enlarge the central field of vision, making details easier to see. This makes it much easier to read, recognize faces, or see objects in detail — which is often a major problem for people with conditions like macular degeneration. At our Jaipur center, many patients have found great relief through this improvement in their daily life.

2️⃣ Redirecting Light to Healthier Parts of the Retina

In conditions like macular degeneration, the central part of the retina becomes damaged and stops working properly. However, other parts of the retina may still be healthy.

👁️ How It Works:
The lenses we use at Pink City Eye & Retina Center, Jaipur, are specially designed to redirect light from the damaged part of your retina to a healthier area — usually on the sides (the peripheral retina). This allows your eye to “see” using the parts that are still working. It helps your brain process images better and gives you clearer vision, even if the central area is no longer usable.

3️⃣ Improving Near Vision for Close-Up Tasks

Many people come to us in Jaipur with complaints that they can’t read, use their phone, or do detailed work like stitching or writing. For them, we often recommend implantable lenses that are specially made to improve near vision.

👁️ How It Works:
These lenses are especially useful for close-up tasks, as they make nearby objects appear significantly larger. Whether you are reading a book, looking at your phone, or doing any kind of close-up task, these lenses help you focus better. What’s wonderful is that they improve near vision without affecting your distance vision, allowing you to enjoy daily life more independently and comfortably.

4️⃣ Correcting Refractive Errors Like Myopia, Hyperopia, and Astigmatism

Some patients in Jaipur suffer from refractive errors — this means their eyes cannot focus light properly, leading to blurry vision. Conditions like nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), or astigmatism fall under this category.

👁️ How It Works:
The implantable lenses placed inside the eye work by adjusting how light enters and focuses on the retina. In the case of nearsightedness, they work by adjusting light so it hits the retina properly instead of landing in front of it. For hyperopia, the lens helps light focus onto the retina from a better angle. This provides much sharper vision — all from within the eye, without depending on external glasses or contacts.

5️⃣ Helping Central Vision Become Clearer Again

People with central vision loss, such as those affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD), often struggle with seeing things right in front of them. Advanced vision loss can make everyday activities—like watching TV, reading, or recognizing people—extremely challenging.

👁️ How It Works:
Implantable lenses used at Pink City Eye & Retina Center in Jaipur can either magnify the image or redirect the light (or both) to improve the central vision. This means you may see the center of your field of vision much more clearly. Some lenses also help expand the central viewing area, giving a wider, more comfortable field of view for daily activities.

Benefits of Implantable Low Vision Lenses

  • Restore vision in myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
  • Help with central vision loss like in AMD.
  • Make reading and watching TV easier.
  • Improve independence and confidence.
  • Provide long-lasting vision correction.
  • No daily cleaning like contact lenses.
  • Can be removed if needed—unlike LASIK.
  • Safe, quick, and minimally invasive procedure.
  • Great for those who can’t undergo LASIK.
  • Reduce or eliminate need for glasses.
  • Minimize use of magnifiers or other aids.
  • Offer a more natural visual experience.

Risks & Complications of Implantable Low Vision Lenses

We at Pink City Eye & Retina Center in Jaipur always make sure you know both the benefits and the risks. Though these lenses are generally safe, like any surgery, there may be some risks:

  • Loss of some corneal cells over time.
  • In rare cases, increased eye pressure that may lead to glaucoma.
  • Rarely, retinal detachment can occur.
  • Some may see double or distorted images.

Not everyone may get the desired improvement.

Final Words from Pink City Eye & Retina Center, Jaipur

Implantable Low Vision Lenses offer a life-changing solution for people who have significant vision problems, especially from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). These lenses help by magnifying images, redirecting light, and enhancing close-up vision, making it easier for you to do everyday things like reading, using your phone, or recognizing loved ones.

Unlike glasses or contacts, these lenses are implanted inside the eye, offering a more natural and permanent improvement. At Pink City Eye & Retina Center in Jaipur, we are committed to helping our patients live more independently with clearer vision and greater confidence.

If you or a loved one in Jaipur is struggling with low vision, we’re here to guide you with care, compassion, and the most advanced technology available.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A suitable candidate for implantable low vision lenses is someone who has significant vision loss that cannot be corrected with traditional glasses, contact lenses, or common eye surgeries like LASIK. These lenses are often recommended for patients suffering from conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), high refractive errors, or other retinal diseases. At Pink City Eye & Retina Center in Jaipur, we carefully evaluate each patient’s eye health, lifestyle needs, and medical history before recommending this advanced solution.

Yes, implantable low vision lenses can significantly improve vision in people with severe vision loss, especially when the vision loss is due to conditions like macular degeneration or retinal damage. While they may not fully “restore” vision to normal, they can greatly enhance visual clarity, magnify images, and improve quality of life for many patients. Our Jaipur-based eye specialists will help you understand the realistic expectations based on your unique condition.

The cost of implantable low vision lens surgery in Jaipur can vary depending on the type of lens, the complexity of your case, and whether you need additional vision rehabilitation afterward. On average, prices can range from ₹60,000 to ₹2,50,000 or more per eye. At Pink City Eye & Retina Center, Jaipur, we provide a detailed cost estimate after a thorough eye examination and consultation, ensuring complete transparency and personalized care.

Yes, in most cases, implantable low vision lenses are intended to be permanent and provide long-term vision improvement. However, one of the advantages of some of these lenses is that they can be removed or replaced if necessary. This makes the procedure both flexible and reversible, especially for those who may need a different solution in the future.

The procedure for implanting low vision lenses is generally not painful. At Pink City Eye & Retina Center, Jaipur, we perform the surgery under local or topical anesthesia, so you remain comfortable throughout the process. Patients typically feel little or no pain during the process and experience minimal post-surgery discomfort. Mild irritation or sensitivity might occur post-surgery, but it usually goes away within a few days.

Recovery time is usually quick and smooth. Most patients notice improvement in their vision within a few days, but it may take a few weeks for full results to appear. We recommend avoiding strenuous activities and following all post-operative care instructions. At our Jaipur clinic, we offer personalized follow-up appointments to ensure proper healing and visual improvement.

Built from long-lasting and eye-friendly materials, these lenses are created to remain effective for a lifetime. Once placed correctly, they usually do not need replacement unless complications occur or the patient’s condition changes over time. Regular check-ups at Pink City Eye & Retina Center in Jaipur help ensure the lenses continue to function effectively.

Unlike glasses or contact lenses that sit outside or on the surface of the eye, implantable low vision lenses are surgically placed inside the eye. This allows for a more stable, natural, and long-term correction. They provide better image quality, magnification, and vision enhancement, especially in people with conditions like macular degeneration. They are also maintenance-free, offering freedom from daily lens care.

The success rate of implantable low vision lenses at leading eye centers in Jaipur, including Pink City Eye & Retina Center, is quite high—up to 85–90%, depending on the condition being treated. Success is measured by improvements in daily visual tasks, quality of life, and patient satisfaction. With proper patient selection, skilled surgeons, and post-surgery care, most patients experience significant improvements in vision and independence.

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