Technological developments are transforming rapidly how you take care of your eyes. One of the innovations with a promising future is ICL (i...
What an Implantable Contact Lens Is
An implantable contact lens, called an implantable Collamer lens, is a common alternative to traditional contact lenses or glasses. Unlike a contact lens that sits on the eye’s surface and you might need to clean regularly, specialists insert an implantable contact lens inside a patient’s eyes and make it permanent. The implant requires surgery and might be a perfect option for anyone who cannot have laser surgery simply because the prescription is too high, the eyes are very tired, or they have too thin a cornea. By providing clear vision without contacts or glasses, these implants may improve the patient’s quality of life.
Types
There are two types of ICL. These include intraocular lens and ICL soft lens. Intraocular lenses are specifically made for patients who cannot have LASIK surgery. This is because of their severe nearsightedness. For this form, a surgeon can place lenses between the iris and cornea so that the patient’s eyes can concentrate more clearly. A surgeon can use a tiny stitch to close incisions to ensure lenses stay put.
On the other hand, soft lenses are made of polymeric materials that easily bend, making them soft. Their designs are the same as the collagen that we find in our corneas, meaning there are fewer risks of adverse reactions.
Why ICL is the Future
An ICL is a good idea for people who desire visual clarity and want to minimise dependence on traditional vision correction techniques, such as contact lenses and glasses. These patients may find using contact lenses uncomfortable or wearing glasses inconvenient.
This is where ICL comes to play. Compared to LASIK surgery, ICL provides versatility. This is because you can remove them in the future, thus allowing for reversals or adjustments if needed. Here are more reasons why ICL is the future:
HD Vision
With ICL, patients can enjoy a new level of correcting their vision, which is not only more vivid and clearer but also has greater dimension and depth. Thanks to its excellent night vision 5 without inducing glare or halos, users will improve their night driving.
UV Protection
The Collamer lens material provides ultraviolet protection. Ultraviolet rays may damage the eyes by bringing various eye conditions, such as the following:
Macular degeneration
Pterygium
Pinguecula
Cataracts
Biocompatibility
The flexible and soft ICL consists of biomaterials referred to as Collamer, which is made with collagen. Because of that, the body won’t reject the ICL as foreign elements or even cause reactions when it is inside the eyes.
In conclusion, ICL goes beyond correcting our vision issues. It also provides life-changing experiences that may transform how we see the world. In the near future, we expect to wake up every day and see with sharp vision without reaching for our contact lenses or glasses.
