ICL (Implantable Collagen Lens) or IMPLANTABLE CONTACT LENS:
ICL is a lens that could be implanted inside the eye without having to remove the normal lens. The advantage is that the patient can keep his normal lens, which means the patient will still be able to accommodate (able to focus on a near object) until the patient reaches the age of 40, at which time the normal lens would start to lose the ability to accommodate.
ICL is a good option for patients who have refractive errors (short-sightedness, long-sightedness, ASTIGMATISM), who are not suitable for laser refractive surgery. It could treat a wide range of refractive errors (between +6 to -18 dioptres) and astigmatism up to 6 dioptres.
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The main risk is the development of cataract over 10 years after the surgery, in less than 1% of the patients, for which patients might need to have cataract surgery to improve the vision. Eye pressure may increase in 5% of the patient, however, the surgery is reversible and the lens could be removed if needed.
ICL could be used for myopic patients aged 21 to 60 year-old and for hypermetropic patients aged 21 to 45 year old.
HOW MUCH WOULD ICL SURGERY COST
ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) or IMPLANTABLE CONTACT LENS:
ICL, also known as the Implantable Collamer or Contact Lens, is a type of refractive procedure to help correct the most common visual problems, myopia (short sightedness), hyperopia (long sightedness) and astigmatism.
Simply put, ICL is a removable lens implant that is an attractive alternative to LASIK and other refractive procedures.
ICL is a soft, flexible lens that is positioned in your eye between the iris (coloured part of the eye) and your natural lens.
ICL can be described as additive vision correction. Unlike other procedures, ICL procedure does not remove the corneal tissue, but works in harmony with your natural eyes to provide exceptional quality of vision.
ICL is a lens implanted inside the eye without having to remove corneal tissue or the natural lens allowing natural accommodation to remain (able to focus on a near object).
Proven Performance, Outstanding Outcomes
- 99.4% of patients would have the ICL procedure again
- 1,000,000 + ICLs implanted worldwide
- 20+ years of premium ICL performance
Why People Choose Evo Visian ICL
- Sharp, Clear Vision
- Superb Results. 99.4% of patients would have ICL procedure again.
- Excellent Night Vision. Many patients achieve excellent night vision with ICL.
- Quick Results. Patients can often achieve improved vision immediately following procedure.
- Great for Thin Corneas. Many patients are excluded from other forms of vision correction because of thin corneas, but not with ICL.
- Great for low to High Nearsightedness. ICL is able to correct and reduce nearsightedness (myopia) of up to -20D.
When you compare ICL with other laser vision correction procedures the difference is clear.
- No Dry Eye Syndrome
- ICL’s proprietary lenses are made of biocompatible Collamer. That means the lens material works in harmony with the natural chemistry of your eye and body.
- A Removable Option- Should your prescription update or if other vision needs arise, if you and your doctor decide, your doctor can simply remove our lens.
- Quick Procedure & Recovery - Most procedures are completed within 20-30 minutes or less. With a minimally invasive procedure, many achieve improved vision nearly immediately.
- ICL is a good option for patients who have refractive errors (short-sightedness, long-sightedness, ASTIGMATISM), who are not suitable for laser refractive surgery. It can treat a wide range of refractive errors (between +6 to -18 dioptres) and astigmatism up to 6 dioptres.
The cataract surgery is a straightforward in 95% of the cases, however according to the royal college of ophthalmologists, the risk of vision-compromising severe infection could be one in 1,000. There is almost 1 to 5% rate of complication, which could mean that the patient would need further operations, however the outcome would still be very good.
Before you schedule your EVO appointment your doctor will perform a series of standard tests to measure your eye’s unique characteristics for the procedure. If you are farsighted, your doctor may recommend or schedule an additional pre-op procedure.
The main risk is the development of cataract over 10 years after the surgery, in less than 1% of the patients, for which patients might need to have cataract surgery to improve the vision. Eye pressure may increase in 5% of the patient, however, the surgery is reversible and the lens could be removed if needed.
ICL can be used for myopic (short sighted) patients aged between 21 to 60 years old and for hypermetropic (long sighted) patients aged between 21 to 45 years old.
ICL Candidates:
- Are between the ages of 21 and 60 years.
- Are short-sighted with mild to severe myopia (-0.5D to -20D).
- Are long-sighted with mild to severe hyperopia (+0.5D to +10.0D)
- Have astigmatism between 0.5 and 6.0 D
- Have not had a change in prescription of more than 0.5D in a year.
- Are looking for a procedure that doesn’t create dry eye syndrome