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| ICL Cross Section |
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Insertion of
Implantable Contact Lense |
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Finished Contact Lense Implant |
Implantable lenses (ICL) are a surgical alternative to LASIK. Because ICL do not require tissue to be removed from the eye, as with LASIK and other laser procedures, Implantable Contact Lenses are the perfect treatment for extreme nearsight or farsight, in which laser vision correction is not recommended. It is a FDA approved procedure in which a unique lens, similar to a contact lens, is permanently placed in the posterior chamber of the eye, without altering the interior structure. The lens can easily be removed or replaced if required. |
| WHAT TO EXPECT IMMEDIATELY AFTER LENS IMPLANTATION |
| Vision is instantly improved, though there may be a feeling of mild scratchiness. Most patients are able to resume driving and return to work within a day. You cannot feel the lenses inside the eye. |
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| RISK OF LENS IMPLANTATION |
| As with any surgical procedure, complications are rare but can occur following implantation of phakic IOLs such as increased chance of retinal detachment, loss of cells in the thin layer inside the cornea (endothelium), inflammation, infection and cataracts. |
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