Implantable collamer lens

ICL is a procedure in which pair of lenses is implanted into the eyes and do not need to be removed like regular contact lenses. These lenses are similar to contact lenses, except they are placed into the eyes for long-term vision correction and function in conjunction with the natural lens of your eyes to improve vision. A lens is implanted between your iris and natural lens during the surgery through a tiny incision near the cornea.

Made From Collamer®, a Collagen Co-polymer is biocompatible, stable and flexible, enabling minimally invasive insertion and encouraging harmony with your natural eye. ICLs are easy to implant in the eye because of their soft and flexible structure. You won’t even know it’s there other than the fact that you have excellent vision.

Sharpest & Clear vision.

Excellent night vision, many patients achieve excellent night vision.

Provide cost-effective vision correction procedures.

Great for high nearsightedness. ICL can correct and reduce nearsightedness (myopia) of up to 20D.

Quick results. Often, patients can achieve improved vision immediately following the procedure.

Great of thin corneas. Many patients are excluded from other forms of vision correction because of thin corneas, but not with our ICL surgery.

Superb results.99.4% of patients would choose an ICL procedure again.

Frequently Asked Question
How is ICL surgery performed?

ICL is quickly becoming a vision correction procedure of choice for many people across the country .It is an easy 15 to 20 minute procedure, a quick , painless same-day surgery to help you achieve better vision.

Pre-Operative Eye Exam:

Before scheduling your ICL surgery, your doctor will run a series of standard tests to assess the particular characteristics of your eye for the procedure. Once your doctor has determined ICL is a good option for you, they will educate you on the process and what to expect both during and after the procedure.

Getting Your ICLs

When you come for your procedure, your doctor will use eye drops to dilate and anaesthetise your pupils.

A small opening

To prepare for the implant, your doctor will make a small incision at the base of your cornea into which the lens will be inserted. Because of the numbing medicine, the process is painless.

The ICL is then folded and put into the small incision made by your doctor. Following the insertion of the lens, the doctor will make any required modifications to ensure proper alignment in the eye.

Post Procedure

The surgery is now complete, and many patients will notice an improvement in their vision almost immediately. Your doctor will prescribe more eye drops to aid healing following the treatment. You’ll need someone to take you home your doctor will advise you when your vision is clear enough to drive. When the procedure is over, you will instantly notice an improvement in the quality of your eyesight.

The operation can subsequently be performed on the second eye. In some cases, and depending on the patient’s condition, both eyes may be performed on the same day.

 

Am I a suitable candidate for implantable collamer Lens Surgery?
  • Are between 21 and 50 years old.
  • Have near-sighted with mild to severe myopia (-0.5 D to -20 D).
  • Are farsighted with mild severe hyperopia (+0.5 D to +10.0 D).
  • Have astigmatism between 0.5 D and 6.0 D.
  • Have not hade a change in prescription of more than 0.5 D in a year.