Why is ICL surgery so expensive?

Myopia is troublesome, especially for those with high myopia. The advent of laser myopia surgery has only solved the problem for most low to moderate myopia patients, but for those with high myopia, there is no way out. ICL has broken this deadlock, giving even high myopia patients a chance to return to clear vision. The new myopia surgery ICL, i.e. implantable contact lens, is also called posterior chamber IOL implantation in crystalline eyes. It is not a laser treatment to change the shape of the corneal surface, but a special lens implanted into the eye to correct the vision of myopia. Many nearsighted patients do not understand. The ICL surgery is expensive because of its advantages. ICL can be used to correct a wide range of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism without removing or destroying corneal tissue and without post-surgical suturing. It also allows for predictable refractive correction and superior visual quality. The ICL can be removed or replaced at any time if the patient’s vision changes significantly and the ICL is no longer suitable. After the ICL is implanted, the patient can still wear glass or contact lenses. Second, ICL lenses are expensive to import, and the cost of ICL surgery includes the cost of laser iridoplasty performed 1-2 weeks prior to surgery, which directly determines its relatively high price. In general the price of ICL surgery for one eye is around 15,000, and for two eyes the price of ICL surgery is almost close to 30,000. However, the ophthalmologist would like to remind you that when choosing a surgical hospital, the price of ICL surgery is only a reference, not a deciding factor, and you should compare the comprehensive strength of the hospital’s equipment, physicians, size, and services to make your final choice.