Some patients develop glare, halos, double vision, and/or decreased vision in situations of low level lighting that can cause difficulty with performing tasks, such as driving, particularly at night or under foggy conditions. You may need additional eye surgery to reposition, replace or remove the phakic lens implant.

The ICL has an excellent safety profile documented for almost three decades. Studies have reported that the ICL provides one of the best postoperative results of all refractive procedures available in current practice. Most trials report a patient satisfaction rate of over 99%.

IOL Safety After years of rigorous testing in Europe, Asia, and in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, intraocular lenses and implantation surgery have been proven safe and effective, with complications occurring in less than 5 percent of cases.

Initial IOLs were plagued by complications, in particular uveitis, glaucoma and hyphema. However, since the 1980’s, with improved manufacturing and processing of materials, IOLs have been considered to be safe, and the standard of care in cataract surgery.

Does ICL surgery hurt? No. The procedure takes minutes and there is no discomfort. Most patients are able to return to their normal activities within 24-hours.

It’s okay to cry after LASIK. Whether your eyes are watery or you happen to cry for an emotional reason, natural tears won’t harm the corneal flaps or hinder the healing process. Crying can actually help keep your eyes lubricated.

IOLs have been around since the late 1940s and were the first devices to be implanted in the body. Unlike natural lenses, IOLs do not break down over a person’s lifetime and do not need to be replaced.

The frequency of this complication may vary by implantable contact lens models. Damage to crystalline lens – Because implantable contact lenses are implanted into the eye, there is a potential that the eye’s natural lens may be damaged during the procedure.

The most serious risks of implantable lenses include the following: Corneal endothelial cell loss, which may lead to need for corneal transplant. Risk may be greater with an anterior chamber lens. • From page 7 of the Verisyse/Artisan Patient Information Booklet: (content reorganized for clarity).

Implantable Contact Lens Risks. Correction methods are similar to those of overcorrection. Infection – During most surgeries, there is a potential of an infection. Severe infection during ICL implantation is rare. Increased intraocular pressure – Pressure may build in the eye after an ICL procedure.

An ICL is made from Collamer, which is a biocompatible material. It is a combination of collagen and polymer. This does not cause any side effects or discomfort. Implantable contact lens (ICL) surgery is an effective, safe, and quick procedure that permanently corrects a patient’s vision.