AcuFocus, Inc., Irving, CA, will launch its KAMRA corneal inlay and the AcuTarget system, which the company describes "as a revolutionary treatment option for near vision loss, or presbyopia." The corneal inlay reportedly creates a small aperture effect for the eye, allowing patients to see near and intermediate objects more clearly. The patented AcuTarget system is used to guide surgeons on proper surgical placement of the inlay. Presbyopia affects more than 1.5 billion people globally. Until now patients could only treat presbyopia or near vision loss with reading glasses, contact lenses or LASIK. The KAMRA inlay offers patients an alternative, which is said to significantly reduce dependence on reading glasses while maintaining a full range of vision.
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Updated: Tuesday, 5 October 2010 8:22 PM EDT
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Updated: Tuesday, 5 October 2010 8:22 PM EDT
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