KAMRA Corneal Inlay Utilizes Camera Technology to Sharpen and Clear Blurry Near Vision for Patients
Published by on May 9, 2017
A Photographer Refocuses His Eyes and Camera with the KAMRA Corneal Inlay
Irvine, CA, May 2, 2017 — AcuFocus, Inc. developed the KAMRA® corneal inlay using the fundamentals of pinhole photography to focus rays of light onto the retina bringing the world back into clear and continuous focus from near to far for patients with DLS Stage 1, a natural condition starting in our mid-40s.
When Mike Thomas, a photographer, learned how the KAMRA inlay technology was based on the aperture of a camera lens and would give him an extended range of clear vision, he had the procedure done immediately. At 52 years old, he was ready to take off his reading glasses. He is not the only one. In fact, researchers estimate 114 million Americans have DLS Stage 1 today and that number is expected to grow with the aging population.
Smaller and thinner than a contact lens, the KAMRA inlay is a mini-ring with a tiny opening in the center creating a pinhole effect. The inlay is implanted by an ophthalmologist to restore everyday vision allowing patients to clearly see text messages, read magazines or view a computer screen while maintaining far vision.
“When I turned 40, my reading vision started going. Looking at my camera, I just wasn’t able to see things as clearly as I wanted to and it just got progressively worse as I moved toward 50,” Thomas said. “In my job, I am judging colors, contrasts and clarity of things constantly. That is why it was so devastating to have to go to bifocals. When I found out the KAMRA inlay was available, it was life-changing. During the post processing of video or photos in the light room or photoshop, I would constantly be adjusting my screen to find the sweet spot. With the KAMRA inlay, the whole thing is a sweet spot.”
Thomas had the KAMRA implanted by Dr. William Wiley, nationally renowned ophthalmologist and medical director at Clear Choice Custom LASIK Center and the Cleveland Eye Clinic. Dr. Wiley recommended the KAMRA inlay because it could solve the issues Thomas was facing and the procedure was a lasting solution.
“We are very excited about the KAMRA inlay because the pinhole effect provides our patients a range of vision that is maintained over time as they continue to age, which is a lifelong solution,” Dr. Wiley said. “The current temporary solutions rely on magnification and must change as eyes age.” Anyone considering the inlay should contact a KAMRA surgeon to schedule a comprehensive eye evaluation. During this appointment, patients will learn if they are a candidate as well as discuss all the risks and benefits.
Find Out if KAMRA is Right for You
Could the KAMRA inlay be right for your eyes? If you would like to transform your life with KAMRA, find out if you’re a good candidate by taking our online self test and scheduling a consultation at Kugler Vision in Omaha, NE.
Lance Kugler, MD, is a specialist in LASIK and vision correction surgery and CEO of Kugler Vision. A proud Omaha native, he is passionate about improving lives through clear vision. Dr. Kugler serves on several national boards, and his practice is recognized internationally as a center of excellence. Dr. Kugler is one of the original founders of the Refractive Surgery Alliance, an international organization comprised of over 350 of the world’s leading vision correction surgeons; he also served as its first president. In 2019, Dr. Kugler was selected as a TEDx speaker, and delivered a talk in Omaha about the worldwide epidemic of nearsightedness and refractive solutions. Dr. Kugler is an Associate Professor of Refractive Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Truhlsen Eye Institute, has been published in many medical journals, and participates in numerous clinical studies to advance the field of vision correction surgery. Additionally, Dr. Kugler is proud to be a Board Certified Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences. Dr. Kugler and his wife are proud parents to five active kids. When he has a spare moment, he enjoys skiing, tennis, travel, and fine coffee.
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