Harvard Eye Associates - LASIK Orange County
LASIK Laguna Hills • San Clemente, Orange County, California - 800.974.EYES (3937)
Staar Visian ICL
Implantable Contact Lens - Implantable Collamer Lens
Are You a Good Candidate for the Visian ICL?
Nearly anyone seeking clearer vision may be a Visian ICL candidate, including those with special or extreme vision correction needs. Contact Harvard Eye Associates for more information, including an assessment of your candidacy.
Generally, candidates for the Visian ICL are between 21 and 45 years of age, suffer from myopia (nearsightedness) and want to experience superior vision correction. The ideal Visian ICL candidate has not undergone any ophthalmic surgery and does not have a history of eye disease such as iritis, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy.
Because the Visian ICL is also ideal for patients with contra-indications for LASIK and PRK, some people may consider the Visian ICL as an alternative. However, as you can see, it is so much more than that. It is often compared to these corneal refractive procedures because the Visian ICL takes eye surgery beyond the limits of LASIK and PRK. Patients, who may not discover the Visian ICL until they begin to search for an alternative treatment, realize that the Visian ICL is not just an alternative; it is a choice for superior vision quality.
Who is not a candidate for the Visian ICL?
If you have any of the following conditions, be sure to discuss them with your ophthalmologist, as you may not be a suitable candidate for this procedure:
Abnormality of the iris, congenital bilateral cataracts (cataracts in both eyes due to a genetic disorder), recurrent ocular inflammation, history of ocular diseases, previous history of retinal detachment, only one eye with potentially good vision, glaucoma, corneal endothelial dystrophy (a condition in which one or more parts of the cornea lose their normal clarity due to a buildup of cloudy material), and/or diabetic retinopathy (a common complication of diabetes affecting the blood vessels in the retina; if untreated, it may lead to blindness).
Women who are pregnant or nursing should wait to have the Visian ICL implanted. Lastly, those without a large enough anterior chamber depth or endothelial cell density may not be a good Visian ICL candidate.
Questions to ask about your candidacy:
Many of your questions may be covered in our Visian: Frequently Asked Questions section. However, everyone has a different physiology; no two people are exactly the same. So, here is a list of questions you might ask during your initial consultation at Harvard Eye to help you decide whether the Visian lens implant is right for you:
What other options are available for correcting my nearsightedness?
Will I need to limit my activities after treatment? If yes, for how long?
What are the benefits of the Visian lens implant for my amount of nearsightedness?
What quality of vision can I expect in the first few months after surgery?
As I grow older, how might the Visian lens implant affect my need to wear glasses or contact lenses?
Should I have the Visian lens implant implanted in my other eye?
How long would I have to wait before having surgery on my other eye?
What vision problems might I experience if I have the Visian lens implant only in one eye?
How much will the surgery and follow-up cost? Will my health insurance cover this surgery?
Will there be additional costs if I need an additional procedure to fine tune my vision?
At Harvard Eye, we take pride in addressing all of your concerns and questions;
we want you to be fully informed. We invite you to call our office for a full examination and get to know what all of your options include.
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As always, Harvard Eye is first and foremost concerned about what is best for each individual patient. Call us today for your personalized consultation!
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