subject: Get Rid Of Your Glasses With Implantable Contact Lens (icl) [print this page] Implantable contact lens (ICL) corrects vision, as the name suggests it is implanted in the eye. ICL is similar to intraocular lenses that are used in cataract surgery. A cataract surgeon takes out the clouded natural lens and replaces it with an intraocular lens. The primary difference between ICL and intraocular lens is that in the case of ICL the natural lens is not removed, it simply enhances the vision of the natural lens.
How lengthy is the ICL surgery?
ICL is a completely pain free surgery. The lens is implanted through a small incision in the cornea and placed behind the iris and in front of the natural lens. They are a good alternative for lasik surgeries and can also be used as a remedy for extreme myopia. Track record says that ICL surgery have a 95% success rate. ICL surgery is a 30 minute surgery and from the very first day the patient starts enjoying a clear vision. The right age for undergoing the ICL surgery is between 21 and 45 and it is only applicable on patients who are suffering from myopia.
Are there any divisions in ICL?
There are two types of ICL lenses. The main difference lies in the material that is sued for making the lens.
Verisyse: Verisyse is a good option to treat myopia. Verisyse is made of a type of acrylic called polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).
Visian: Visian is a foldable lens that can be inserted through a very small incision. Collamer is used for manufacturing Visian ICL. It is a collagen co-polymer, specially designed for biocompatibility by STAAR Surgical.
Advantages of ICL
ICL can correct severe degree of refractive errors
ICL does not physically alters the cornea in the eye
ICL promises better vision correction
Last but not the least the best benefit of ICL is that it is convenient. A pain free surgery after which you are free of glasses and daily wearing and removal of lenses
Checklist before an ICL surgery
It is good to undergo the surgery from a certified ICL surgeon
Speak to patients who have previously undergone the ICL surgery
Certain conditions, such as autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency states, diabetes, and few medications like steroids may prevent proper healing after intraocular surgery
If one is a sports person then he or she has to be careful
