Your eyes observe the natural beauty of the world around you. Contact lenses and eyeglasses can be inhibiting for people seeking visual freedom. If you are ready to break free from the visual limitations due to an Evolution in Visual Freedom
99.4%
Of patients would have the ICL procedure again.
1.000.000+
CLs Worldwide
20+ Yrs
of premium ICL performance
Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) is made of biocompatible Collamer. This material contains collagen which naturally occurs in your body. ICL Collamer technology has unique advantages that make it an ideal material for a vision correction lens, including UV protection.
Collamer is a unique material that contains collagen which means the lens is made to naturally be in harmony with your eye.
By not removing and reshaping the corneal tissue, the ICL procedure does not induce dry eye syndrome.
In the event of a major prescription change or the availability of new vision correction options, ICL is completely removable.
In a clinical study, the ICL provided excellent night vision.
The unique Collamer material provides UV protection.
While ICL can permanently correct your vision, the lens can be removed to keep pace with advancing technology and your future needs.
20–30 minute procedure or less and most people are able to resume daily activities in just a few days with clearer vision.
ICL is easy to implant in the eye because of the soft and flexible structure.
ICL functions to focus light properly back onto the retina in a similar way glasses and contacts lenses do. The ICL is placed into a space of the eye directly behind the iris (the colored part of the eye) and in front of the natural lens. In this position, the ICL functions to focus light properly onto the retina helping create clear distance vision.
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Before you schedule your ICL procedure date, your doctor will perform a series of standard tests to measure your eye’s unique chracteristics for the procedure.
When you arrive for your procedure your doctor will administer eye drops to dilate your pupils as well as numb your eyes.
To prepare for the implant your doctor will create one small opening at the base of your cornea to insert the ICL. The procedure is painless because of the numbing medication.
Once the lens is inserted your doctor will make any necessary adjustments to ensure proper positioning in the eye.
At this point the procedure is over and many will have improved vision nearly immediately. Your doctor will prescribe more eye drops intended to prevent infection following the procedure.
You should return to the clinic as directed by your doctor for required follow up visits after your procedure. Follow all of your doctor’s instructions after the implantation of the ICL.
Exactly where is the ICL placed in the eye?
ICL is placed behind the iris and in front of the eye’s natural lens so it’s undetectable to any observers. Only a trained doctor using special instrumentation will be able to tell that vision correction has taken place.
What is the history of the ICL?
Over the past 20 years, ICLs have been implanted in over 1.000.000 eyes worldwide.
Are patients happy with the ICL?
Of patients having the ICL procedure, 99.4% would choose to have the ICL procedure again.
Why is Collamer such a great material for the eye?
The Collamer material is soft, pliable, biocompatible and offers UV protection.
Can the ICL be removed in the future if my prescription changes?
Yes! The ICL offers treatment flexibility. If your vision changes dramatically, the lens can be removed.
How long can ICL stay in the eye?
The ICL is designed to stay in your eye permanently, but can be removed to keep pace with advancing technology and your future needs.
Does the procedure remove tissue from my eye?
No, the ICL is inserted gently in the eye with no removal of corneal tissue.
Can the ICL dry out or get dirty like a contact lens?
The ICL avoids such problems experienced with traditional contact lenses. It is designed to remain in place inside the eye, without maintenance. A routine, annual visit with an eye doctor is recommended to make sure everything remains safe and effective.
Implantable contact lens is available at Dr Natasha Lim Eye Centre.
Website:
https://www.drnatasha.com/
Royal Square Medical Suites
101 Irrawaddy Road #19-01/02/03/07/11
Royal Square @ NOVENA
Singapore 329565
Authored by: Dr Natasha Lim
More than 20 years of experience in Ophthalmology
Internationally renowned pioneer LASIK surgeon for LASIK surgery in Singapore
MBBS (UK)
B.MED. Sci (UK)
MRCOphth (Lond)
FRCOphth (Lond)
Medical Director & Senior Consultant
Ophthalmology