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After decades of research, Kamra inlay offers cornea-based treatment for presbyopia
We now have our first FDA-approved intracorneal inlay for the surgical treatment of presbyopia, the AcuFocus Kamra inlay. I have been involved with research in the field of intracorneal lenses for the treatment of refractive errors for more than 30 years, and the journey to approval of the Kamra inlay is an enlightening example of the trials and tribulations of the innovation cycle.My first introduction to intracorneal lenses for the treatment of refractive error was at Southend-on-Sea in England in the clinic of Mr. Peter Choyce. Choyce was implanting polysulfone (Read more...)