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The ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) is a state-of-the-art refractive error solution that is
ideal for anyone who has the need or desire for removal of power with high quality of
vision correction. ICL or Implantable Contact Lens, as the name suggests, is a kind of
contact lens which is implanted into the eye and does not require frequent removal like a
normal contact lens. This phakic* IOL has numerous advantages including its correction
of the widest range of myopia (near sightedness), hyperopia (far sightedness) and
astigmatism (cylindrical power).
*term used when the natural lens of the eye is intact and is not removed
The ICL Candidate
Good candidates for the ICL include patients who:
- Are between the ages of 18 and 45 years.
- Are nearsighted or farsighted, including those with mild, moderate, and high
power with or without occurrence of astigmatism. The Toric ICLTM, capable of
correcting myopia and astigmatism together and combines two procedures into
one.
- Have proper anterior chamber depth and acceptable eye tissue cell density (this
will be determined by the eye surgeon or ophthalmologist after a comprehensive
eye exam).
- Have not had a change in their eyeglass prescription of more than 0.50 Diopters in
a year.
- Are not currently pregnant.
- Have no known allergies to medications used during refractive surgery or no other
contraindications.
- Have dry eyes, severe myopia, or a thin cornea (non-LASIK candidate).
Why Patients Seek ICL
Patients seek the ICL because they expect the highest quality of results from their
refractive vision correction procedure. The advantages of this phakic IOL (highlighted
below) makes the ICL a sought after treatment for nearsightedness & farsightedness.
High quality of vision - The ICL not only correct your refractive power or number, but it
also enhances your quality of vision by producing sharp vision.
Wide treatment range - In comparison to other refractive procedures, the ICL offers the
widest treatment range for correction of vision.
Foldable - Because the ICL is foldable, a small incision is required during the procedure.
This feature makes the procedure efficient (no sutures needed) and improves healing time.
Invisible - The placement of the ICL into the posterior chamber of the eye makes the lens
invisible to both the patient and any observer.
Collamer composition - Collamer is made from collagen, which is a substance that
naturally occurs in the body. This makes the lens highly biocompatible with the eye.
Proven track record - Implanted in over 1,60,000 eyes worldwide, the safety and
amazing improvement in vision quality of the ICL has been proven over the last 12 years.
Because the ICL is also ideal for patients with contraindications for laser refractive
surgery, some people may consider the ICL as an alternative to LASIK; however, as you
can see, it is so much more than that. It is often compared to the corneal refractive
procedure because the ICL takes refractive surgery beyond the limits of LASIK. Patients,
who may not discover the ICL until they begin to search for an alternative treatment to
avoid LASIK or PRK, realize that the ICL is not just an alternative; it is the good choice
for superior vision quality.
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Chief Patron
H H Sri Vidya Nrusimha Bharathi
Shankaracharya of Pushpagiri Peetam.
Board of Directors |
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