ICL Implant Surgery in Chandigarh - GEI | Top Eye Specialist

Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL)

The ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) is a state-of-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 lens, which is implanted into the eye and does not require frequent removal like a normal contact lens. This phakic intraocular lens has numerous advantages including its correction of the widest range of myopia (near sightedness), hyperopia (far sightedness) and astigmatism (cylindrical power).

The Procedure

The implant surgery is quick and painless, lasting only about 10-15 minutes.
The area around your eyes will be cleaned and a sterile drape may be applied around your eye.
Eye drops or a local anesthetic will be used to numb your eyes.
When your eye is completely numb, an eyelid speculum will be placed between your eyelids to keep you from blinking during the procedure.
The recovery time is short and the results of the surgery are almost immediate.
Most patients resume normal activities within a week.

Why should you opt for 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) make the ICL a sought after treatment for nearsightedness & farsightedness:

High quality of vision: The ICL not only corrects 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 65,000 eyes worldwide, the safety and amazing improvement in vision quality of the ICL has been proven over the last 5 years.

Suitable Candidates for ICL

Candidates for the ICL are above 18 years of age, suffer from myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and/or astigmatism (Cylindrical power) and want to experience superior vision correction.
Candidate with refractive error who are unsuitable for laser refractive surgery.
Prospective person should consult his/her ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) for more information, including an assessment of their candidacy.
Women who are pregnant or nursing should wait to have the ICL implanted. Lastly, those without a large enough anterior chamber depth or endothelial cell density may not be a good ICL candidate.

Advantages of ICL Implants

Imagine a world where achieving clear vision is not just a dream but an actual reality. That’s the promise of Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL) surgery. Unlike traditional methods that may involve discomfort and lengthy recovery times, ICL implants offer a smoother journey to better vision. Here are some of the benefits of ICL implant surgery: