ICL surgery is performed using strong anaesthetic eye drops and patients do not experience any discomfort. The patient receives sedation either orally or intravenously and this usually takes away any anxiety. After surgery there may be a slight foreign body sensation when blinking and this is from the edge of the micro-incision which quickly settles.
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Implantable Contact Lenses, otherwise know as Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL) from EVO Visian ICL are micro-thin lenses placed inside the eye to correct short-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.
What is EVO ICL?
The EVO Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) offered at Centre for Sight is used for vision correction for shortsightedness and farsightedness. Toric ICL implants are also used to correct astigmatism.
The ICL serves as an alternative to LASIK laser eye surgery, offering the advantage of being “additive” and, therefore is a reversible procedure. The lens can be easily removed by your eye surgeon at a later date. The levels that can safely be corrected are much higher than Laser eye surgery.
Implantable Contact Lens surgery is a good option for those with other eye conditions such as Dry eye, Keratoconus, those who have thin corneas or abnormally shaped corneas including those who have had corneal transplants.
Why EVO ICL might be the best option for you...
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UV protection
The Visian EVO ICL lens is made with Collamer, a material that includes built-in UV protection to help shield your eyes, especially the retina.
For patients with larger pupils, who may be more prone to halos and glare, the EVO+ lens with a larger optical zone can be used to reduce these effects and provide clearer vision.
Quick Procedure & Recovery
The EVO Visian ICL procedure is minimally invasive and is thus painless and quick. Most patients are able to resume daily activities with clearer vision in a couple of days.
What to Expect...
What will I feel during ICL surgery?
Does Health Insurance cover payment for Visian ICL EVO surgery?
No. Visian ICL surgery is a refractive procedure (like PRK/LASIK) and is considered an elective lifestyle improvement, as opposed to medical necessity (like for instance cataract surgery). In some cases individual insurance plans may offer a partial benefit that can save you money on the cost of the procedure, and you are advised to check with your insurance company or employer prior to the procedure.
What to expect after ICL surgery?
Vision recovers very quickly after ICL surgery and this is what makes the procedure so exciting. At ten to fifteen minutes after the procedure we check your vision and the cornea to make sure all is well. Although misty or foggy soon afterwards, this clears after a night’s sleep. Visual recovery in very few patients can take slightly longer than one day and sometimes takes up to ten days. Although everyone is a little different, the vast majority of our ICL patients achieve legal driving vision or better the very next day. Note that vision may fluctuate a little in the first couple of weeks. This is a normal phenomenon and you will find that this will stabilise and improve day by day.