The KAMRA inlay treatment is a procedure that restores near vision and frees patients from the frustration of reading glasses. It is ideal for active people looking to no longer depend on reading glasses or contact lenses for their everyday activities.

***Qualification Case Discount – Special Promotion Available for a Limited Time Only***
Any patients scheduled for the KAMRA Inlay with Dr. Awad or Dr. Hansen between now and the end of 2017 are eligible for a limited time, special pricing offer. Patients do need a refractive evaluation in order to determine candidacy. If you’re interested in exploring this procedure, please contact our Refractive & Referral Specialist, Sue Veys, to schedule a consultation. Sue can be reached at 952-567-6020.

Who is an Ideal Candidate?
The KAMRA inlay is ideal for people who want to reduce their dependency on reading glasses. The device is indicated for people 45 to 60 years old, who have normal distance vision but require reading glasses between +1.0 and +2.5 diopters of power. The device is not intended for patients who have had cataract surgery or patients with severe dry eye; an active eye infection or inflammation; corneal abnormalities related to thinning and irregular shape of the surface of their eyes; insufficient corneal thickness to withstand the procedure; a recent or recurring herpes eye infection or problems resulting from past infection; uncontrolled glaucoma; uncontrolled diabetes; or active autoimmune or connective tissue disease.

Patient Testimonials
Check out two KAMRA patient video testimonials here.

For more information, visit our KAMRA webpage or call Sue, our Refractive & Referral Specialist, at 952-567-6020.

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Tired of holding your book, menu or phone at an arms length just to read the words? It may be time for a solution. If you’re one of the many that hates the look or inconvenience of reading glasses, the KAMRA inlay may be right for you.

What is Presbyopia? 

Presbyopia is an age-related refractive error that generally occurs around one’s middle age. It makes near objects appear blurry. Most people find that holding an object farther away makes it easier to focus on. This is because the lens in the eye becomes more stiff with age, and less flexible. This means that it is no longer able to flex in order to focus on close objects.

There are multiple avenues you can take to treat presbyopia. Reading glasses are generally the first method used. However, many people hate the way reading glasses age them, not to mention reaching for them every time they need to read a label. The constant on and off that comes with reading glasses can be very frustrating.

That’s where the KAMRA corneal inlay comes in.

What is KAMRA? 

The KAMRA corneal inlay is a revolutionary, and relatively new presbyopia correction device. The KAMRA inlay is implanted into the cornea of one of your eyes. The KAMRA inlay is a tiny, donut shaped ring that acts as a pinhole. This allows your eyes to focus up close again! The KAMRA inlay is only implanted into one eye, ensuring that you keep your clear distance vision as well.

After KAMRA, patients notice a huge improvement in their near vision, and many people are able to get rid of their reading glasses altogether! Minnesota Eye Consultants offers KAMRA in Minneapolis, as well as several other locations around Minnesota.

The KAMRA Procedure 

The KAMRA inlay procedure is quite simple and quick. Essentially, your doctor will create either a small pocket or flap in your cornea using a laser. Through this incision, your doctor will position the KAMRA inlay directly over your pupil. The pinhole will be centered on the pupil and allow your vision to become more focused! After the KAMRA inlay is positioned correctly, the corneal incision is smoothed over. No stitches are necessary after the KAMRA inlay procedure!

The recovery time associated with KAMRA is minimal, with most people able to return to everyday activities the next day. Vision may fluctuate for a few weeks as your eyes learn to work together. Overall, most people notice a huge improvement almost immediately after surgery, and experience full results a few weeks late.

Ready to toss those reading glasses to the side? Minnesota Eye Consultants offer KAMRA consultations in Minneapolis, Woodbury, Blaine, Falcon Heights and more! This life-changing procedure can be a reality for you. Just contact Minnesota Eye Consultants to schedule your consultation, and start your journey to clearer near vision!

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Presbyopia happens naturally with age and slowly starts to steal away near vision, leaving folks frustrated while trying to complete near tasks without the assistance of reading glasses. The KAMRA Corneal Inlay is performed at Minnesota Eye Consultants by our skilled corneal surgeons and helps to bring the near vision back with less dependence on reading glasses.

In the AcuFocus press release, they highlight Mike Thomas, a photographer who underwent the KAMRA procedure and was thrilled when the surgery brought his “sweet spot” back into focus. Read the full press release for more of Mike’s story.

To listen to some of our MN Eye patients talk about their experience with the KAMRA inlay, click here.

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This tiny inlay utilizes small aperture optics and is surgically inserted into the non-dominant eye. The procedure offers treatment for near, or reading, vision with the goal of patients having less dependence on reading glasses.

The KAMRA inlay is offered at the Bloomington office and is performed in our Laser Suite by the following surgeons: Drs. Richard L. Lindstrom, David R. Hardten, Elizabeth A. Davis, and Sherman W. Reeves. With the exception of a few restrictions, recovery is fairly simple, with most patients returning to work and their normal daily activities the following day.

If you’re interested in more information on the KAMRA corneal inlay, visit our website or call our Refractive Specialist, Sue, at 952-567-6020.

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By now, you’ve likely heard us rave about the new groundbreaking KAMRA Corneal Inlay procedure, so we thought we’d let you hear about the technology, directly from patients who are benefiting from it!

Susie W. – https://youtu.be/G5bbgz9sL64
Linda N. – https://youtu.be/btW5fQniD_4

For more information on the KAMRA Corneal Inlay, visit https://www.mneye.com/near-vision-and-reading-vision.htm. To see if you’re a candidate, call our KAMRA specialist at 952-567-6020.

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The KAMRA Corneal Inlay is an exciting new technology that we at Minnesota Eye Consultants are thrilled to offer. This procedure benefits patients struggling to see up close as the result of Presbyopia (where your natural lens stiffens with age).

Shown are some photos of a recent KAMRA Corneal Inlay Wet Lab, which involved Dr. Davis, our Laser Ophthalmic Technologists, and the Acufocus and Abbott Medical Optics Teams.

Dr. Davis has since performed several successful KAMRA Corneal Inlay procedures and we look forward to offering this life-changing technology to many more patients in the future.

If you’re interested in learning more about the KAMRA Corneal Inlay, visit our website or call 952-888-5800 and ask to speak with our KAMRA Specialist.

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Check out the December 2015 issue of the Minnesota Health Care News publication! You’ll spot a very informative article on the KAMRA Corneal Inlay procedure, co-written by our very own Dr. Richard L. Lindstrom and Dr. David R. Hardten. To read the full article on this new, life-changing technology, click here.

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Our patient, Linda N., shared this image with us and also stated: “I’m so glad I decided to move forward with this procedure. I’ve been struggling with my reading vision for the last 5 years and no other solutions proved effective. I’ve been so happy with my results and am looking forward to a bright future with the KAMRA corneal inlay!”

Not everyone qualifies for the KAMRA inlay procedure, but the ideal candidate is between the ages of 45-60, uses glasses for reading only, does not have issues with Dry Eye and hasn’t had any previous eye surgery. If you’re tired of wearing reading glasses and would like more information about the KAMRA corneal inlay procedure, please contact us at 952-567-6020.

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