Implantable Contact Lense Surgery
For millions of people around the world who are suffering from nearsightedness or myopia, LASIK eye surgery could be the best thing happened to them but not for all the patients. Everyone is not a good candidates for the Lasik Eye Surgery. For some of these patients, a new surgery is helping them see the light.
It’s called ICL- Implantable Contact Lense surgery. The ICL is the Implantable Contact Lens, which is a permanent, ultra-thin lens that is surgically placed inside the eye, behind the iris (the blue, green, or brown part of the eye). It requires no maintenance or cleaning and you will not feel it or even know that it’s there.
There are huge number of people who approach the Lasik Vision Centers and being turned away since they are poor candidates for the lasik surgery. There are certain criterias for Lasik Surgery and only those who meet the criterias can get the surgery done. for example, if your corneas are too thin, which is common nowadays for a lot of people, you can’t do a lasik surgery.
In these cases, doctors highly recommend Implantable Contact Lense surgery, a procedure that implants a Collamer lens behind the patient’s iris and restores 20/20 vision.
Lets see what exactly happens in a typical Implantable Contact Lense surgery (ICL) which is also known as Implanatable collamer lense surgery.
1) Doctors first make a few very, very small incisions — less than three millimeters, where the white of the eye meets the colored part of the eye.
2) Then inject a substance in there to keep the space in the eye and then gently inject the lens in, which unfolds inside the eye.
ICL surgery unlike Lasik doesn’t alter the cornea. According to leading surgeons, Implantable contact lenses are most effective in patients over age 21 since collagen is formed naturally by the body, there’s little risk of rejection.
Most implantable contact lens patients recover quickly and resume regular activities the next day. ICL is the future of Lasik. People will slowly understand the benefit of ICL surgery over Lasik Surgery.
July 19th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I had monovision lasik and my left eye was overcorrected for reading, I have to wear a -1.00 contact in this eye. My right eye (for distance is good). I then have to use 1.50 glasses for reading. I have a hard time with comfort with wearing a contact, and when I have it out it really messes my vision up even if it is only mildly. This eye feels weak when I give it a contact break on the weekends. Can my eyes be corrected to not have to wear 1 contact lense or reading glasses? Thanks - Deb
July 19th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Debra,
there is always a risk in any kind of surgery including Lasik and ICL. I often recommend patients to only visit clinics with substantial experience of surgery. You can’t take chance when it comes to vital part of your body such as vision. Now since you already had a overcorrected lasik, i am not too sure if you can have another lasik on the same eye. You can however consult with reputed doctors, don’t ask newbie doctors. They can simply recommend you anything for money. Seriously, i have encountred this in past.
As far as ICL goes, it could be helpful as well, again its very important that you consult with a highly professional and experienced doctor before going ahead.
Always the best way out is wearing contact lenses. My wild guess with that eye irritation is basically since you overcorrected your vision, its causing discomfort without contacts. Did you do a recent eye exam or tried to change ur glasses? Maybe the glasses are not suitable for your eyes. Check this first before going for another lasik/ICL. I have been using contacts since last 10 years or so. I am now used to it totally.
Good luck. Let me know if you need help.