Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) provides patients ages 21-45 with another option when dealing with vision correction. Visian ICL, an intraocular lens, is used during surgery to correct myopia (nearsightedness). This procedure was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2005 and has been in the European market since 1997. The Visian ICL has been implanted in over 150,000 eyes to date.
The Visian ICL is placed between the iris and the natural lens of the eye. The Visian ICL does not replace the eye's natural lens. Therefore, it acts instead, as a permanent contact lens, which is removable, if needed.
Unique UV Protection
Long-term exposure to UV radiation can damage the eyes, and also increases the chance of eye disorders, including the development of cataracts and retinal problems. As an added feature, the Visian ICL's advanced lens material contains a UV blocker, that actually prevents harmful UVA and UVB rays from entering the eye, which can help prevent the development of UV related eye disorders.
Visian ICL vs. Contacts
The Visian ICL is proclaimed to be a godsend for those who are fed up with the daily hassles of contacts which include:
- The inconvenience of using solutions
- Lost lenses
- The need for taking the lenses out when participating in certain activities (e.g. swimming), has made Visian ICL the perfect procedure for those that have active lifestyles.
- Corneal abrasions do not occur with the Visian ICL, as they sometimes do with contact lenses
- There is no chance of bacterial transmission from placing the contact in your eye.
- Many contact wearers complain of dry eyes. The final advantage of this implantable lens is that it will not dry out your eyes, as contact lenses often do.
In addition to his rigorous training, Dr. Bello was also credentialed by Staar Surgical, to perform the Visian ICL procedure. Dr. Bello has safely implanted thousands of intraocular lenses in his career, and is excited to offer this extraordinary procedure to his patients. Learn more...
If you have any questions relating to the Visian ICL or other corrective procedures offered by Dr. Bello, please give us a call at 773-775-9755.
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