Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and Vision Correction

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Ophthalmologist, explains what ICL's (Implantable Collamer Lenses) are and how they can correct vision in some patients.

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Dr. Darren Behn

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Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and Vision Correction

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Implantable collamer lenses are often used as an alternative to laser-based corneal surgeries.

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Implantable collamer lenses are often used as an alternative to laser-based corneal surgeries. This surgery can be an alternative to high-prescription contact lenses or glasses.

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Do you understand Implantable collamer lenses can be a good option for anyone regardless of eye health.

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The ICL or implantable columnar lens is a thin, highly flexible lens that can be implanted into the anterior chamber of the eye, underneath the iris.

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The ICL or implantable columnar lens is a thin, highly flexible lens that can be implanted into the anterior chamber of the eye, underneath the iris.

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Do you feel other people will be able to see your collamer lens after surgery

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The lens is able to correct high amounts of myopia, short sightedness, hyperopia, or long sidedness, and astigmatism.

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The lens is able to correct high amounts of myopia, short sightedness, hyperopia, or long sidedness, and astigmatism.

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ICL surgery is an intraocular procedure and carries risk. Your Ophthalmologist will need to be sure that you have adequate space to accommodate the lens and a healthy cornea.

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ICL surgery is an intraocular procedure and carries risk. Your Ophthalmologist will need to be sure that you have adequate space to accommodate the lens and a healthy cornea.

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