The Asian Eye Institute, an eye care group based here in the Philippines, partnered with STAAR Surgical Company to market implantable lenses in the country.
Asian Eye’s partner, STARR Surgical Company, is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses and companion delivery systems for the eye.
As part of the partnership, the Eye Institute may now offer EVO Visian ICL. It is an eye procedure is like other Lasik surgeries like PRK and SMILE.
“The implantable contact lenses function much like regular contact lenses,” Asian Eye’s Cornea and Refractive Service Director Dr. Robert Ang explained. “The only difference is that implantable contact lenses are inserted between the iris and the natural lens of the eye. It can stay inside the eye for the next 20 to 30 years, and it does not need to be removed, cleaned or maintained regularly.”
For her part, Caren Mason, President and CEO of STAAR Surgical, acknowledged Asian Eye Institute for being renowned for its high level of patient care and extensive research within the field of Ophthalmology.
“Asian countries, such as the Philippines, are among the hardest hit by the explosive growth in myopia and, in particular, progressive high myopia that can lead to more serious eye disease such as glaucoma and retinal detachment. The ICL is an excellent option for these, and many other patients with a wide range of vision correction needs who also seek independence from disposable contact lenses and glasses,” Mason said.
Asian Eye Institute was founded in 2001 and has 18 medical doctors, two specialist optometrists, and more than 30 staff optometrists on staff across its nine locations.
The screening for EVO Visian ICL is available at Asian Eye Rockwell and Trinoma clinics. To
schedule an appointment, you may call 8-898 2020 or 7-9013931, email
eyehelp@asianeyeinstitute.com, or visit www.asianeyeinstitute.com.
With additional reports from: asianeyeinstitute.com, business.mb.com.ph, philstar.com
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