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FDA Gives Thumbs Up to Corneal Implant
July 8, 2016
The FDA has approved Revision Optics’ Raindrop Near Vision Inlay, which is a corneal implant designed to improve near vision in patients with presbyopia.
The approval marks the second corneal implantable device the agency has approved for near vision in patients who have not had cataract surgery. The device changes the shape of the cornea to improve vision.
The device resembles a contact lens and is made of hydrogel material. It is indicated for patients 41 to 65 years old who can’t focus clearly on near objects or small print. The device is inserted by a surgeon using a laser to create a flap in the cornea where the device is inserted.