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Who are candidates
for Visian ICL?
If you are 18 or older and nearsighted, you may
be an excellent
candidate for the Visian ICL.
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Exactly
where is Visian ICL placed in the eye?
Visian ICL is placed in the "posterior chamber,"
behind the iris and in front of the eye's crystalline
lens. The lens does not touch any internal eye
structures and stays in position.
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What is the track record of Visian ICL?
Extensive research and development preceded
the introduction of Visian ICL. It is now being
used by more than 50,000 patients world-wide.
The satisfaction rate among patients is extremely
high--above 99% (FDA US Clinical Trial). Visian
ICL provides excellent and stable outcomes.
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What is Visian ICL made of?
The Visian ICL is made of Collamer, an advanced
lens material that is highly biocompatible. Collamer
does not cause a reaction inside the eye and contains
an ultraviolet filter that provides protection
to the eye.
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What if your vision changes?
Visian ICL offers treatment flexibility. If your
vision changes dramatically, the lens can be removed
and replaced, or another procedure can be performed
at any time. With Visian ICL, you can wear glasses
or contact lenses if necessary. Visian ICL does
not help presbyopia (difficulty with reading in
people over 40), but you can add reading glasses
if needed.
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What is involved in the Visian ICL procedure?
Two to three weeks prior to surgery, your doctor
will make a small opening with a laser to allow
fluid to pass between the lens and the front chamber
of the eye. The actual Visian ICL procedure typically
takes approximately 15 minutes and is performed
on an outpatient basis. (Please note that someone
will have to drive you to and from surgery.) Normally,
very little discomfort is associated with this
procedure. A light topical or local anesthetic
is administered and a mild sedative may be given.
Eye drops or oral medication will be prescribed.
You will come back the next day for a follow-up
visit.
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Can they dry out or get dirty like a contact lens?
No. Visian ICL avoids problems experienced with
traditional contact lenses. It is designed to
remain in place inside your eye, without maintenance.
A routine, annual visit with your eye doctor is
recom-mended to make sure everything is fine.
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How long does Visian ICL stay in my eye?
The Visian ICL is intended to remain in place
in the eye without maintenance. Should it become
necessary, the lens can be removed by a certified
ophthalmologist.
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Can Visian ICL be seen by the naked eye?
No. The lens is positioned behind the iris where
it is invisible to both you and observers. You
enjoy a cosmetic appearance that is natural. Only
your doctor will be able to tell that vision correction
has taken place.
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Can Visian ICL be felt once it is in place?
The lens is not noticeable after it is put in
place. It does not attach to any structures within
the eye and stays in position.
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