Allotex: A New Era in Presbyopia Correction

At Eye & Laser Clinic, we proudly offer Allotex Presbyopia Correction, an advanced corneal inlay procedure designed to restore near and intermediate vision.
Presbyopia is a natural, age-related condition that makes it difficult to focus on nearby objects. As your eyes change, reading, computer work, and everyday tasks may become harder. Allotex provides a safe and effective solution.

What Is Allotex?

Allotex is a minimally invasive, bioengineered tissue-addition procedure.
It increases the cornea’s focusing power by using bioidentical human-derived corneal tissue.

Unlike older treatments, Allotex preserves your distance vision while enhancing clarity at reading and screen distance.
Because the tissue is biologic, it integrates naturally and supports smoother visual outcomes.

Who Is a Candidate?

Presbyopia usually begins in your 40s as the eye’s natural lens becomes less flexible.
You may be a good candidate for Allotex if you are:

  • Struggling with blurry near vision, headaches, or eye strain

  • Relying on reading glasses every day

  • Looking for a natural, reversible correction

Since Allotex works with your own corneal structure, it offers a comfortable and intuitive transition back to clear near vision.

The Procedure: Safe, Simple, and Quick

The Allotex procedure takes about 15 minutes and is performed under local anesthetic.
It includes three precise steps:

1. Femto-LASIK Flap Creation

A femtosecond laser creates a thin, accurate corneal flap for access to the stroma.

2. Tissue Addition

A sterile, bioidentical corneal lenticule is placed onto the stroma to gently reshape the visual surface.

3. Flap Closure

The flap is repositioned to secure the inlay. No stitches are required, and healing begins immediately.

Because the steps are simple and highly controlled, patients enjoy a smooth and predictable recovery.

Key Benefits

Allotex offers several important advantages:

  • Bioidentical Tissue: Natural and biocompatible

  • Minimally Invasive: No corneal tissue removal

  • Reversible: The inlay can be removed if needed

  • Fast Recovery: Most patients see improvements within days

  • Preserves Distance Vision: Only near and intermediate vision are enhanced

As a result, Allotex provides clarity for reading, digital work, and close tasks – without sacrificing long-distance performance.

Backed by Science

Extensive clinical research supports the safety and effectiveness of Allotex.
Studies show improved near and intermediate visual acuity, stable outcomes, and minimal postoperative discomfort.
Peer-reviewed evidence includes:

  • Craig et al., Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 2024

  • Keskin Perk et al., Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 2023

These results demonstrate that Allotex is a trusted, scientifically validated option for modern presbyopia correction.

1. FEMTO-LASIK FLAP CREATION

2. TISSUE ADDITION

3. FLAP CLOSING

4. HOW TISSUE TECHNOLOGY WORKS

How Tissue-Addition Technology Works

Tissue-addition technology is an advanced eye treatment that uses healthy donor corneal tissue to enhance the patient’s own cornea.
Because the cornea plays a major role in focusing light, even small improvements can create significant visual change.
As a result, patients often experience clearer, sharper near vision.

During the procedure, a laser precisely shapes and positions the tissue inlay inside the cornea.
This added tissue improves near and intermediate vision, while the untreated outer cornea continues to maintain clear distance vision.
Therefore, the eye receives balanced vision at multiple distances.

This innovative approach restores optical clarity naturally and safely, without removing any corneal tissue.
It strengthens the cornea, enhances visual performance, and supports a smooth recovery with minimal disruption.