What is an Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) ?
An ICL is an implantable contact lens which is surgically inserted into the eye where it provides excellent quality of vision for a wide range of nearsightedness. The Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) is inserted into the eye through a small micro incision. The lens unfolds in the eye and is positioned between the iris and one’s natural lens where it can remain indefinitely. While the implant can predispose to early cataract development, normally it does not affect any intraocular structures. If necessary, it can be removed from the eye by a simple surgical procedure. Prior to the implant of the lens, a simple laser treatment is performed called a peripheral iridotomy which functions to ensure normal fluid drainage from the eye.
