MACROvision Surgery
- Kudret Eye Istanbul
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- Medically reviewed by Op. Dr. Mehmet Ali Özdil
What is MACROvision?
MACROvision is an intraocular implant procedure used in retinal diseases that impair central vision. A special optical lens placed inside the eye magnifies the image and directs it to the undamaged part of the macula, the small central area of the retina responsible for sharp vision. This helps the patient make better use of their remaining vision for reading, recognising faces and everyday tasks.
MACROvision does not treat the underlying retinal disease or stop it from progressing; the aim is to make the best possible use of the vision that remains.
Who is it suitable for?
- Patients whose central vision has declined because of age-related macular degeneration
- Patients with other retinal diseases affecting central vision who have not benefited sufficiently from medication or other treatments
- Patients whose disease is in a stable phase, meaning there is no active bleeding or leakage
Suitability is determined by a detailed eye examination, retinal imaging (OCT) and preliminary tests that measure how much the patient would benefit from magnification.
How is the surgery performed?
Before surgery, measurements of the eye are taken and the power of the implant is calculated individually for each patient. The operation is performed under local or general anaesthesia. The special optical lens is placed inside the eye through a small incision. It can be combined with cataract surgery, or added as an extra lens in eyes that already have an intraocular lens.
After surgery
Because the image is magnified, the brain needs time to adapt to the new way of seeing; vision rehabilitation and regular check-ups are important during this period. Monitoring of the retinal disease continues after surgery, and in wet macular degeneration, intravitreal injection treatment continues if it is needed.
Risks and Possible Side Effects
MACROvision is performed with a technique similar to cataract surgery, so its risks are similar too: they are unlikely, and most can be treated:
- Infection: very rare; antibiotic drops used before and after surgery keep this risk to a minimum.
- A temporary rise in eye pressure: usually in the first few days, and easily controlled with drops.
- Mild inflammation: may occur in the first weeks and settles with drops.
- Posterior capsule opacification: may cause cloudy vision later on; it is cleared with a quick YAG laser treatment.
- Getting used to the magnified image: not a complication but an expected period of adjustment; vision rehabilitation makes it easier.
MACROvision price
The price of MACROvision surgery depends on the treatment plan determined after your examination and measurements.
Why choose Kudret Eye İstanbul for your procedure?
Over 24 years in eye care: three eye hospitals and a general hospital, a team of specialist surgeons and technology renewed every year.
Over 24 years of experience
Hundreds of thousands of successful operations and a name trusted across generations.
The latest technology
World-leading equipment for SMILE PRO, iLASIK and trifocal lenses.
Specialist surgeons
Every treatment is performed by a surgeon who specialises in it.
Lifetime aftercare
Follow-up checks and, if ever needed, enhancement are our responsibility.
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About Treatment
Operation Duration
1-2 Hours.
Recovery Time
1-3 weeks.
Anaesthesia Type
Local or General Anesthesia
Frequently Asked Questions
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References
- 1.A Discussion of Commercially Available Intra-ocular Telescopic Implants for Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration · Ophthalmology and Therapy, 2018
- 2.Implantable vision-enhancing devices and postoperative rehabilitation in advanced age-related macular degeneration · Eye (Borkenstein et al.), 2022