How Lens Implant Surgery Works

Lens implantation surgery, for ICL lens implantation, also known as posterior chamber type IOL implantation in crystalline eyes, the main process includes anesthesia, incision, and lens implantation. 1. Anesthesia: Before the surgery, the patient receives eye anesthesia. 2. Incision: The surgeon makes a minimally invasive incision at the edge of the cornea. Minimally invasive incisions have a better prognosis, less risk of infection, and faster recovery. 3. Lens implantation: A gel is injected into the eye to protect the intraocular tissues, and then a foldable, shrinkable, extremely soft ICL lens is pushed into the eye and gently placed behind the iris. After surgery, medication should be taken according to your doctor’s advice and regular post-operative check-ups should be done, usually at intervals of 1 day, 1 week, 1 month and 3 months. If there is any discomfort, seek medical attention as soon as possible.