The lenses are
used to correct high levels of
nearsightedness. This exciting new technology offers a solution for
patients who are ineligible for LASIK vision correction surgery. The
lenses provide high definition vision without the hassle of glasses
or removable contacts.
Ideal Candidates for Visian ICL™ – An
Advanced Vision Correction
The Visian
ICL (Implantable Collamer® Lens) is a state-of-the-art refractive
error solution that is ideal for anyone who has the need or desire
for quality vision correction. Produced by STAAR Surgical Company,
the
phakic IOL
has numerous advantages including its
correction of the widest range of myopia.
The Visian ICL Candidate
Good
candidates for the Visian ICL include patients who:
·
Are between
the ages of 21 and 45.
·
Are
nearsighted with or without astigmatism* or farsighted*, including
those with mild, moderate, and severe myopia (-3D to -20D
prescription) with minor or no occurrence of astigmatism. The Visian
Toric ICL™, capable of correcting myopia with astigmatism, is
currently under review with the U.S. FDA. The Visian TICL™ is
currently available outside of the United States.
·
Have proper
anterior chamber depth and acceptable eye tissue cell density (this
will be determined by Dr. Cheng after a comprehensive eye exam).
·
Have not had
a change in their eyeglass prescription of more than 0.5D in a year.
·
Are not
currently pregnant.
·
Have no known
allergies to medications used during refractive surgery or no other
contraindications.
·
Have dry eyes, severe myopia, or a
thin cornea (non-LASIK candidate).
The Visian Toric* ICL Candidate
Good candidates
for the Visian Toric* ICL are those who have met all of the
qualifications for the Visian ICL, but who have astigmatism of up to
4.0 diopters.
Why Patients Seek Visian ICL
Patients seek
the Visian ICL because they expect the highest quality of results
from their refractive vision correction procedure. The advantages of
our phakic IOL (highlighted below) make the Visian ICL a sought
after treatment for nearsightedness with or without astigmatism* and
farsightedness*.
High quality of vision – The Visian ICL not only improves your visual acuity, but it also
enhances your quality of vision by producing sharp vision.
Wide treatment range – In comparison to other refractive procedures, the Visian ICL
offers the widest treatment range for treating myopia (-3.0 diopters
to -20.0 diopters).
Foldable – Because the
Visian ICL is foldable, a small incision is required during the
procedure. This feature makes the procedure efficient (no sutures
needed) and reduces healing time.
Invisible – The placement
of the Visian ICL into the posterior chamber of the eye makes the
lens invisible to both the patient and any observer.
Collamer composition – Used exclusively by STAAR Surgical Company, Collamer is made from
collagen, which is a substance that naturally occurs in the body.
This makes the lens highly biocompatible with the eye.
Proven track record – Implanted in over 60,000 eyes worldwide, the safety and amazing
improvement in vision quality of the Visian ICL has been proven over
the last 15 years.
