Visian ICL – Implantable Contact Lens
The Visian ICL offers unparalleled quality of vision. The Visian Implantable Contact Lens is a phakic intraocular lens placed behind the iris, in front of the natural lens in the eye. The soft, flexible nature of the Visian ICL allows it to be injected into the eye through a very small incision. Typically, the incision is self-sealing and stitches are not required.
Two unique factors help explain this superior optical performance. First, the Visian ICL is made of Collamer – a soft, flexible lens material that contains a small amount of collagen – making the lens extremely biocompatible for a lifetime of clear vision. Second, the lens is placed inside of the eye, where it continues to focus light accurately without any maintenance required.
Implantation of the Visian ICL is an outpatient procedure at The Surgical Suites. A small incision (a few millimeters) is made to allow the insertion of the lens. The lens unfolds in the eye and is positioned between the iris and the natural lens where it stays indefinitely. Currently these lenses are approved to correct only nearsightedness. If you have astigmatism, or if there is any additional refractive error preventing you from obtaining optimum corrected vision, laser refractive surgery or can be performed to correct astigmatism.
The Visian ICL is made of Collamer, an advanced lens material of a copolymer and collagen, Collamer is also highly biocompatible. It allows the Visian ICL to rest quietly in position while accurately correcting vision. Collamer is the only lens material made with collagen – the best choice for a lens that is going to remain inside your body for a lifetime.
If necessary, it can be removed from the eye by a simple procedure. The Visian ICL does not alter any structures within the eye or on the cornea.
Invisible and Undetectable
You will not see the Visian ICL in your eye. Exceptional quality of vision will be the only reminder that you have had vision correction.
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Phakic IOLs – Lens implants correct nearsightedness without laser surgery
An IOL is a microscopic lens surgically placed inside your eye to correct certain vision problems or conditions of the eye. The most common type of IOL is implanted during cataract surgery. It’s called a “pseudophakic intraocular lens” because it replaces your natural lens.
Phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) are devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to correct nearsightedness or farsightedness. They are one of several options for people who are not candidates for LASIK or laser refractive vision correction. Patients who are very nearsighted or whose corneas are too thin are especially good candidates for what is called refractive lens exchange or phakic intraocular lens.
Each intraocular procedure has its advantages, in terms of ease of implantation and tissue reactions causing change of position, inflammation, degeneration, and rise of intraocular pressure (IOP). All the various phakic IOLs, whether angle supported, iris supported, or placed in the posterior chamber, provide good immediate postoperative results.
Verisyse
Verisyse Implantable Contact Lenses are shaped much like regular contact lenses, but they are implanted into the eye between the cornea and iris. Verisyse implantable lens have been used to treat moderate to severe nearsightedness, also called myopia. When they are in place, they give your eyes another focusing lens to use and provide you with the high-quality vision.
- People who don’t qualify for LASIK due to a high prescription or for other medical reasons can still achieve surgical vision correction.
- Patients have reduced dependency on wearing prescription contacts or glasses.
- The procedure is completely reversible.
During your appointment, Dr. Jenkins will speak with you one-on-one about your specific vision needs and personally address any questions or concerns you might have.
Please call us at (855) 522-2020 to schedule an appointment to find out if ICL’s might be right for you. Every patient is unique and we’re here to help answer your questions and determine which procedure is best for your vision needs.
