Visian ICL represents the next generation in vision correction procedures. A highly effective alternative to LASIK, glasses and traditional contacts, it is an implantable contact lens that is surgically inserted to provide clear, high-quality vision around the clock.
Visian ICL is made from Collamer, which consists of collagen – a substance that is naturally found in the body. It's a unique material that delivers a wide range of benefits. It's biocompatible and created to be in natural harmony with your eye, so your body won't recognize it as a foreign object. Thanks to the inherent softness and flexibility of the material, the lenses also feel extremely comfortable. And finally, Collamer provides your eyes with UV protection.
To begin surgery, Dr. Benjamin will apply a topical anesthetic and sedative to minimize discomfort and ensure that you're at ease throughout the procedure. From there, he will create one or two very small incisions at the base of the cornea and apply a gel-like substance to protect your eye, before delicately placing your implantable contact lens. The entire procedure takes about 30 minutes to complete and you should notice an immediate improvement in your vision. Additionally, you should be able to resume your normal daily routine within a day or two.
Once the procedure is complete, we will provide you with eye drops to use for several days. These drops will reduce the risk of infection and inflammation. You'll need to have a friend or family member take you home, as you won't be able to drive. Dr. Benjamin will want to see you within 24 hours to monitor your eye's internal pressure and ensure that you're progressing as planned.
Visian ICL is intended to correct moderate to high nearsightedness (-3.0 to -20.0). In general, Dr. Benjamin will require that your vision is stable for at least a year before he will agree to perform this procedure.
Visian ICL can be a terrific way to improve your vision, but the procedure is not right for everyone. In general, you will need to meet the following requirements to be considered an ideal candidate for implantable contact lenses:
In general, Visian ICL is extremely safe. However, there are risks associated with any refractive procedure, and implantable contact lenses are no different. The most common complications include:
Benjamin Eye Institute is excited to announce that it will be one of the first providers to offer the new Visian Toric ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens). This new addition to the Visian line was recently approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Like the standard Visian lens, the Toric is an implantable device made of Collamer, a material made with collagen that is biocompatible with your eye. Soft and flexible, this material is easy to implant. It allows visible light to pass through unaltered but provides protection against UV light.
The Visian Toric ICL is designed to treat both astigmatism and near-sightedness (myopia). It takes its name from the term 'toric,' which refers to contact lenses with two curves that are used to treat blurred vision. Up to now, additional surgical procedures or LASIK were required to fully address astigmatism in patients receiving ICLs.
Of the almost half a million ICLs that have been implanted around the world, almost 120,000 have been Toric ICLs. More than three-fourths of patients who receive the Toric lens end up with vision as good as or better than the best vision they were able to achieve with glasses.
The Toric ICL is an important new tool that offers significant advantages to patients:
You may put your vision in the best hands by asking the proper questions of a potential LASIK physician using this No-Regrets Guide. We've included our own responses to these inquiries to prevent you from having to conduct an interview. But if you need more explanation or have other worries, let us know! We are at your service.
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