Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)
by Staar Surgical
Introducing a solution for patients with high amounts of nearsightedness. The ICL is a revolutionary refractive lens that can correct vision up to –20 diopters of nearsightedness. The ICL procedure has been repeatedly improved through years of studies and continued refinement. This lens is a posterior chamber implant that is situated behind the iris and in front of the natural crystalline lens.
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MSNBC “TODAY SHOW” featured the ICL
In March 2008, The Today Show featured a “LIVE” vision correction procedure using the Visian, ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) by Staar Surgical. ICL has also been referred to as an Implantable Contact Lens, as done so in the TODAY SHOW segment. ICLs are an excellent vision correction option for those individuals that have an extreme prescription beyond the range of a laser.
Parris-Castoro Eye & Laser Center has been performing the Visian ICL procedure for nearsightedness since 2005. If you missed the Today Show segment, you can view it by clicking http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23463382#23463382.
What is Involved:
Evaluations: A comprehensive eye evaluation is required to determine if your eye health, general health, and prescription is suitable for an ICL. In addition, patients need a retinal evaluation by our retinal surgeon, Dr. Timothy Polk, to ensure their retinas are healthy and cleared for surgery. (If feasible, these two appointments may be on the same day.)
Peripheral Iridotomy: Days or weeks prior to surgery, you will be scheduled for YAG laser peripheral iridotomies (P.I.’s). These are just small safety valves made by a laser that is placed in the colored part (iris) of your eyes. We do this for both eyes on the same visit.
ICL Surgery: The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. This insertion procedure is typically performed one eye at a time and eyes are typically done one day a part from each other. Local anesthesia is used and there is very little discomfort and normally no pain associated with the procedure. ICL's are not visible to the naked eye. Patients are advised to arrange for someone to drive them to and from surgery.
Beyond a Laser Center, we offer the most accurate treatments and advanced spectrum of vision correction technology. Uniquely we offer procedures for the extreme prescriptions and the more complex cases by providing implantable collamer lenses, refractive lens exchange, and more.
Learn more by calling 410-836-7010.
