[The KAMRA™ inlay : A realistic approach?]

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Refractive Surgery
• Corneal Surgery

Background:

• Presbyopia correction is a significant challenge in refractive surgery.
• The KAMRA™ inlay offers a novel approach to enhance depth of focus.
• Long-term outcomes of inlay implantation require continued investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the three-month postoperative visual outcomes of KAMRA™ inlay implantation.
• To assess the safety and efficacy of the inlay for presbyopia correction.
• To determine patient satisfaction following the procedure.

Main Methods:

• 24 presbyopic patients received KAMRA™ inlay implantation in their non-dominant eye.
• Implantation was performed using femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK.
• Visual acuity, corneal thickness, endothelial cell density, and visual fields were assessed pre- and post-operatively.

Main Results:

• Significant improvement in uncorrected distance, intermediate, and near visual acuity was observed at three months.
• Mean uncorrected distance visual acuity improved from 0.4 to 0.9.
• Mean uncorrected intermediate and near visual acuity improved from J11/J9 to J1.

Conclusions:

• Femtosecond laser-assisted KAMRA™ inlay implantation is a safe and effective method for presbyopia correction.
• The procedure demonstrates high patient satisfaction and potential reversibility.
• Careful patient selection and precise inlay centration are critical for optimal outcomes.