Q: How can I tell if I am a good candidate for Visian ICL (posterior chamber IOL for crystalline eyes) implantation? A: Patients who are suitable for Visian ICL should be between the ages of 21 and 45, have myopia (with or without astigmatism) or hyperopia, and want to achieve better vision correction. Ideally, patients receiving Visian ICL should not have had any eye surgery and should not have a history of some eye disease such as iritis, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. Wenjuan Zhuang of the Eye Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region People’s Hospital Almost anyone seeking clearer vision correction may be a good candidate for Visian ICL, including some people with special or perfect vision correction needs. Patients can contact a Visian ICL-certified ophthalmologist for more information and to evaluate their suitability for the procedure. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not undergo Visian ICL surgery at this time. Finally, people with insufficient anterior chamber depth or low corneal endothelial cell density are also not candidates for Visian ICL surgery.
Q: Where is the Visian ICL implanted? A: A trained ophthalmologist will implant the Visian ICL through a tiny incision into the eye, behind the iris and before the lens. The Visian ICL is designed not to contact any intraocular structures and no further care is required once implanted into the eye.
Q: What is the application record of Visian ICL? A: The Visian ICL has been extensively researched and refined prior to its introduction to the market. Now, 60,000 patients worldwide have received Visian ICL implants. In FDA clinical trials, more than 99% of patients were satisfied with the results of the procedure. Visian ICL has a proven track record of stable clinical outcomes and consistently excellent results, and Visian ICL has been used internationally for more than 10 years.
Q: Will the procedure be painful? A: No. Most patients are relatively comfortable throughout the procedure. The ophthalmologist will apply surface anesthesia and may also use some weak sedation.
Q: What materials are used to make the Visian ICL? A: Visian ICL is made of Collamer®, a highly biocompatible, advanced crystalline material containing a small amount of purified collagen. collamer does not cause any reaction in the eye and also has a UV filtering function for eye protection. collamer is a special material from STAAR Surgical.
Q: What should I do if my vision changes after the Visian ICL is implanted? A: One of the advantages of Visian ICL is the flexibility of its treatment. If there is a significant change in your vision after the Visian ICL implant, your doctor can remove or replace the lens. A repeat procedure can be performed at any time of need. After the Visian ICL is implanted, patients can also wear glasses or corneal contact lenses as needed. The lens does not treat presbyopia (reading difficulties in patients over the age of 40), but you will still be able to wear presbyopic glasses as needed after the Visian ICL is implanted.
Q: What kind of surgical procedure is required to implant a Visian ICL? A: The procedure to implant a Visian ICL is very simple and painless. If you are a candidate for Visian ICL implantation, your surgeon will apply a laser to make a small hole in the iris (the colored area between the lens and the anterior chamber) of your eye one to two weeks before the procedure. This will ensure the flow of atrial fluid in that area and prevent an increase in intraocular pressure after the treatment. The implantation itself takes about 15 minutes and can be performed on an outpatient basis, but you will need to arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure. you may experience slight discomfort during the Visian ICL implantation procedure. The procedure can be performed under surface or local anesthesia, and some weak sedation may be applied. After surgery, you will need some eye drops or oral medication as prescribed by your doctor. The day after surgery, you will need to see your doctor for a follow-up examination. You will also need to have a review at 1 month and 6 months after surgery.
Q: Can Visian ICL be removed from my eye? A: Although it is intended to be permanently implanted in the eye, you can still wear presbyopic lenses as needed after the ICL is removed by a board-certified ophthalmologist, if necessary.
Q: Can Visian ICLs be seen by others? A: No. The Visian ICL is located behind the iris (the colored part of the eye), so neither you nor anyone else can see the lens. Only your doctor will know that you have had your vision corrected.
Q: Will I be able to feel the lens after the Visian ICL is implanted? A: The design of the Visian ICL makes it completely irritation-free after implantation. The lens is very quiet in the eye and does not react with any intraocular tissues.
Q: What are the benefits of the Toric ICL? A: Toric ICL has excellent predictable outcomes for excellent visual quality.
The implantation itself takes approximately 15 minutes and can be performed on an outpatient basis, but you will need to arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure. you may experience mild discomfort during the Visian ICL implantation procedure. The procedure can be performed under surface or local anesthesia, and some weak sedation may be applied. After surgery, you will need some eye drops or oral medication as prescribed by your doctor. The day after surgery, you will need to see your doctor for a follow-up examination. You will also need to have a review at 1 month and 6 months after the procedure. Although Visian ICL does not require special maintenance, it is recommended that you have a review once a year after surgery.
Q: Am I a good candidate for Toric ICL? A: You may receive Toric ICL if you have myopia with or without astigmatism and no other eye disease.