AMD lens success reported at London Eye Hospital

New intraocular lens (IOL) implant technology capable of saving the vision of patients with age-related macular degeneration has been developed by London Eye Hospital.

Surgery took place at the hospital to implant the new iolAMD lens into the eye of retired classroom assistant Irene Da Silva, who was diagnosed with the condition four years ago.

When her eyesight deteriorated, she was soon only able to make out the outlines and shapes of people, but Da Silva now reported having clear vision.

‘The lens has worked incredibly. I had the operation in May, and I now have clear, bright, sharp vision in my right eye,’ she said. ‘For the first time in a long time, I can see the photos of my granddaughter and I can’t wait to see her face for real when she visits.’