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Who makes ICL lenses?
Physicians should contact STAAR Surgical Company, the maker of the Visian ICL, to learn more.
What are implantable contact lenses made of?
The ICL is made of plastic and a collagen called collamer. It’s a type of phakic introcular lens. “Phakic” refers to how the lens is placed in the eye without taking out the natural lens.
Where are ICL lenses made?
The lens is implanted in the space behind the iris, the central colored part of the eye. These lenses are manufactured in Switzerland by STAAR. ICL, also known as a phakic intraocular lens (IOL), is a unique alternative to correct refractive error providing permanent vision correction.
Can you wear contact lenses after ICL surgery?
Patients can wear glasses or contact lenses as needed following treatment with the ICL. The implant does not treat presbyopia (difficulty with reading in people 40 and older), but you can use reading glasses as needed after receiving the ICL.
What are implantable contact lenses (ICL)?
You may occasionally hear ICLs referred to as an “implantable contact lens” or “permanent contact lenses” as it has a similar function to that of a traditional contact lens. An ICL is considered to be a Phakic lens, which essentially references that the eye’s natural lens remains intact alongside the implant.
What is an intraocular collagen Lens (ICL)?
An ICL procedure is commonly utilized to treat moderate to severe myopia (nearsightedness) and/or astigmatism. ICLs complement the eye’s existing lens to bend (refract) light on the retina, resulting in improved vision correction. The ICL is composed of plastic and purified collagen (which also naturally occurs in your body).
How often do I need to change my ICL lenses?
These lenses rarely have to be changed since after puberty the refraction is stable until the age related changes begin around the age of 40 or over. ICL surgery does not permanently alter your cornea or any part of your eye, so the ICL can be surgically removed or replaced.
What are intraocular lenses for cataracts?
Cataracts are often accompanied by a refractive error such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Intraocular lenses are the solution to these problems. An intraocular lens (IOL) is a lens that is implanted in the eye, usually replacing the existing crystalline lens because it has been clouded over by a cataract.