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Treatment at a glance

Treatment Time

Up to 60 Mins

Anaesthetic

Local

Downtime

1 month

Longevity

Long Term

Key Benefit

Improved Vision

What is SING IMT?

The SING IMT (Implantable Miniature Telescope) is a revolutionary medical device designed to improve vision in patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This condition often results in a significant loss of central vision, making daily tasks difficult. The IMT is surgically implanted into one eye, replacing the natural lens. It works by magnifying images, projecting them onto the healthy parts of the retina surrounding the damaged macula. This enhances central vision, allowing patients to see faces, read, and perform other essential activities more clearly. The SING IMT offers a life-changing solution for those affected by severe AMD.

Treatment Benefits Benefits

What are the benefits of SING IMT?

  • Enhanced Central Vision: The SING IMT significantly improves central vision, helping patients with advanced macular degeneration see faces, read, and perform daily tasks more effectively.
  • Improved Quality of Life: By restoring some visual capabilities, the IMT enables patients to regain independence and enjoy activities they previously found challenging.
  • Magnification of Images: The IMT magnifies images onto healthier parts of the retina, bypassing the damaged macula, leading to clearer and more detailed vision.
  • Long-Term Solution: The implant provides a permanent vision improvement, reducing the need for external visual aids.

How is it performed?

  • 1.The patient undergoes a thorough eye examination to determine eligibility. A detailed discussion of the risks, benefits, and expectations is held with the surgeon. the evaluation is done with an external telescope simulator that helps the patient perceive part of the benefits of the surgery after being implanted with the SING IMT.
  • 2.The patient receives local anaesthesia to ensure comfort during the procedure.
  • 3.A small incision is made in the cornea to access the natural lens of the eye.
  • 4.The eye's natural lens is carefully removed, similar to cataract surgery, to create space for the IMT.
  • 5.The miniature telescope is inserted through the incision and positioned in the lens capsule, where the natural lens was previously located.
  • 6.The IMT is adjusted to ensure proper alignment and positioning, allowing optimal magnification and focus.
  • 7.The incision is closed, typically with self-healing techniques, minimising the need for sutures.
  • 8.The patient is monitored for complications, and follow-up appointments are scheduled. The patient receives specific post-operative care instructions, including the use of prescribed eye drops to prevent infection and inflammation.
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Wet Macula Degeneration (Wet AMD) Diagnosis
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Frequently Asked Questions

The SING IMT is typically recommended for patients with severe, stable age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who have not benefited from other treatments. Candidates must meet specific criteria, including age, overall eye health, and vision stability, to be eligible.

The SING IMT magnifies images and projects them onto the healthier parts of the retina surrounding the damaged macula. This process enhances central vision, allowing patients to see more clearly and perform daily tasks more easily.

As with any surgery, there are risks, including infection, inflammation, increased eye pressure, and potential damage to the cornea or other eye structures. However, the procedure is FDA-approved and generally considered safe when performed by experienced surgeons.

Yes, patients typically need to wear glasses after the IMT surgery. While the IMT improves central vision, glasses or contact lenses may still be required for optimal vision and to correct any residual refractive errors.

Recovery from IMT surgery varies, but most patients can expect to return to normal activities within a few weeks. Full visual rehabilitation and adaptation may take several months, during which time regular follow-up visits and vision therapy may be necessary.

Related Concerns

Choosing the right vision correction clinic for your surgery is paramount. This is a life changing procedure after all, and you need to have complete trust in your surgeon and care team of professionals.

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