Artisan or Artiflex lenses can improve the quality of life of people who wear spectacles or contact lenses. Still it's extremely important that you consider a couple of things before taking the final decision. We have listed a few items for you: 

• Risks
• Results
• Prices

Risks
In every medical intervention there is a small risk factor to consider. This also applies to the Artisan or Artiflex lens implantation where there can occur complications in spite of the best intentions to offer a flawless treatment. Because we are dealing with a healthy eye, apart from the refractive error, it is essential that you consider the risks before making a decision. The most common risks could be:

• Infections
• Temporary elevated eye pressure

 
Most cases can be treated post-operatively, but this is not always the case. Your quality of vision can get worse. Your consultant or eye doctor can inform you about the risks. 
  
Results
The objective when implanting an Artisan or Artiflex lens is to make you totally independent of your glasses. But as with all kinds of refractive surgery this will not always be the case. In the end the required diopter will be between 0 and 1. 
 
With a diopter between 0 and 1 you will not be limited in daily life; you won’t be dependant on your glasses or contact lenses anymore. A slight correction might be needed if you demand a high level of visual acuity in your job or while driving. 
 
After an  Artisan or Artiflex implantation you might be bothered by glare or halos at night. People who wear glasses or contact lenses are familiar with this phenomena. It has to do with rays or light that reflect on the rim of the lens. Because the pupil is larger in the dark, these reflections sometimes enter the eye. The majority of the people adapt to this after a while and don't consider it to be a problem. 
 
Prices
Contact your clinic for price information. There are only a few insurance companies that partly cover the costs of refractive surgery. The reason for this is that the treatment is considered to be "cosmetic". Your insurance company can provide you with more information.