15 C O R N E A L I N L A Y F O R R E A D I N G V I S I O N If you are over the age of 40, you’ve likely noticed your vision has changed. Maybe you are having difficulty reading or trouble focusing on nearby objects. The good news: The doctors at Frantz EyeCare can help. CORNEAL INLAY PROCEDURE The Corneal Inlay (sometimes called a corneal implant) is a tiny, ring-shaped disc that is placed securely within the cornea of one eye (usually the non-dominant eye). This allows the eye to have greater depth of focus and greatly improves reading vision, while still maintaining distance vision. THE CORNEAL INLAY: • Restores everyday vision • Helps you see text messages, computer screens, and even the time on your wristwatch without glasses • Restores near to far vision without blurry scenarios in between by helping your eyes adjust seamlessly between the two • Provides a long-term solution that will help your vision remain clear WHAT TO EXPECT THE DAY OF THE PROCEDURE On the day of your procedure, your Frantz EyeCare surgeon will administer numbing drops into the eye that will receive the inlay to ensure you are comfortable. You will remain awake and alert throughout the entire procedure. The first step of the procedure is the same as LASIK – the creation of the corneal flap. Once the eye is numb, your surgeon will use a laser to create a small flap in the first few layers of the cornea to create a “pocket” for the inlay. 38