Many vision correction procedures promise an improved level of vision, but few vision correction alternatives offer the quality and features found with the implantable Collamer®
lens.
These include:
- Sharp, clear vision
- 99% patient satisfaction
- Excellent night vision
- Quick results
- Great for those with thin corneas
- Does not induce dry eye syndrome
- A removable option
- In harmony with your natural eyes
- UV protection
- Treats moderate to high myopia
(nearsightedness)
- Treats astigmatism
What is it and How it Works
The Implantable Collamer® Lens is a type of
refractive procedure to help correct common visual problems, such as myopia and astigmatism.
Simply put, our procedure can be described as
additive vision correction. Unlike other procedures, the ICL procedure does not remove corneal tissue, but works in harmony with your natural eyes.
ICL Benefits
Legacy of Success
ICLs have been approved in Europe since 1997 and in the U.S. since 2005. In that time, over 1,000,000 eyes have been implanted by certified surgeons. In a clinical trial, patients reported a 99% satisfaction rate.
In Harmony with Your Natural Eyes
Our procedure can be described as additive vision correction. Unlike other procedures, the ICL
procedure does not remove corneal tissue, but works in harmony with your natural eye.
A Removable Option
ICL patients can correct their vision with peace of mind. In the event of a major
prescription change or the availability of new vision correction options, ICL is
completely removable, assisting our
patients, together with their doctor, to make changes to keep pace with technology and their changing needs.
A Quick Procedure and Recovery
The Collamer®
material enables our insertion
method to be minimally invasive. With only a small incision, we can optimize the procedure and recovery time dramatically. Additionally, the procedure is also painless because of the numbing medication. Patients can expect a short recovery time. The procedure is 20-30 minutes or less and most people are able to resume daily activities in just a few days with clearer vision.
Protection From UV Rays
By gently inserting the ICL into the eye we’re able to create a barrier of UV protection. The Collamer material that makes up ICLs has unique properties that provide UV protection while letting natural visible light pass through unaltered.