Visian ICL

Visian ICL - Phakic IOL (ICL)
Commonly Called - Implantable Contact Lens
Also Known as the Implantable Collamer Lens

Have you been turned down for LASIK in Denver or Boulder, CO? Patients who are not strong candidates for LASIK may have the option of having a Visian ICL procedure. The Visian ICL is an implantable collamer lens that is designed to help improve vision in patients who suffer from myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Visian ICLs are FDA approved and have been thoroughly tested and have proven results.

Visian ICL works best for patients whose corneas are thin and have prescriptions that require wearing thick glasses. Patients with thin cornea are not suitable for LASIK, therefore Visian ICL is a strong alternative. The Visian is the preferred choice over Veriseye because a much smaller incision is required. The smaller incision eliminated the need for sutures after the contact lenses have been implanted. Dr. Beyer believes that all patients should have the opportunity for better vision and Visian ICL helps allow patients to see better.

The ICL procedure is an outpatient procedure that is performed at our office. Dr. Beyer will make a small incision on the cornea and then will insert the foldable lens between the iris and the natual eye lens. The procedure takes about 15 to 30 minutes for each eye and only requires a topical anesthesia. Vision is normally restored within a few hours after surgery. The place of the Visian ICL makes it invisible to anyone try to notice the ICL. The Visian ICL will stay in place indefinitely and should require no maintenance.

For more information on the Visian ICL visit: www.visianinfo.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I’m a candidate for Visian ICL?
Patients who are between the ages of 21 and 45 who are nearsighted are good candidates for the Visian ICL. It is preferred that the patient has not had any previous eye surgies or suffer from a form of an ophthalmic disease. Boulder eyes will do a thorough screening of your eyes prior to recommending the Visian ICL.

Where in the eye is Visian ICL placed?
The Visian ICL will be surgically inserted inside the eye just between the iris and the natural lens of the eye. Dr. Beyer is a highly skilled ophthalmologist with the training required to make the small incision necessary to implant the lens in the eye. The Visian ICL will not interfere with other internal eye structures and will remain in place indefinitely.

Does the Visian ICL procedure hurt?
Most patients tell us they are very comfortable during the procedure. We use a topical anesthetic prior to performing the procedure. Depending on the patients a mild sedative may be recommended.

What if my vision changes after the Visian ICL is implanted?
The Visian ICL offers patients flexibility if their vision changes. If their vision becomes worse the ICL can be removed and replaced, or another procedure can be performed. With the Visian ICL, glasses or contacts can be worn if necessary. The Visian ICL doe not help patients suffering from presbyopia.

Can the Visian ICL be seen by the naked eye?
No, the Visian ICL cannot be seen by you or someone else who is trying to see it. The Visian ICL creates a natural cosmetic appearance. Your eye doctor will be the only one to tell that you've had a vision correction procedure.

What is the Visian ICL made of?
The Visian ICL is made of Collamer which is an advanced lens material that is highly biocompatible. Collamer does not cause a reaction inside the eye and it contains an ultraviolet filter that provides protection to the eye.

What is involved in the Visian ICL procedure?
One to two weeks before your surgery, your doctor will make a small opening with a laser to allow fluid to pass between the lens and the front chamber of the eye. The actual Visian ICL procedure typically takes approximately 15 minutes and is performed on an outpatient basis, although you will need to have someone with you to drive you home from your procedure, you will be functional when you leave the office. Normally, very little discomfort is associated with this procedure. A light topical drop anesthetic is administered and a mild sedative may be given. In addition, eye drops or an oral medication may be prescribed. You will come back to our office the next day for a follow-up visit and we will see you again at one week, one month and six months for follow-ups.

Understanding High Myopia
What is Myopia? What is High Myopia or Extreme Nearsightedness?
Myopic or nearsighted individuals typically have problems seeing well at a distance and are forced to wear glasses or contact lenses. The nearsighted eye is usually longer than a normal eye and the cornea may also be steeper. As a result, when light passes through the cornea and the lens it is focused in front of the retina, making distant images appear blurred. Myopia or nearsightedness is perhaps the most common vision disorder known to ophthalmologists. For years glasses and contact lenses have been the typical protocol for correcting myopia so that light can focus on the retina. In most circumstances the myopic patient has a plethora of very good options for correcting myopia such as glasses, contact lenses, intacs corneal ring segments and laser vision correction. If someone’s specific myopic problem is severe also know as high myopia or extreme nearsightedness options for correcting vision can be limited.

Treatment Options For Patients With High Levels of Myopia
The main treatment options include a traditional set of glasses which may be thick, and the NEW Visian ICL also known as the implantable contact lens or implantable collamer lens. Refractive surgery procedures such as LASIK or ICL may reduce the need for glasses, but do not decrease the risk associated with being highly myopic.

Are you a Candidate for a Phakic IOL? (Visian ICL)
Individuals who suffer from extreme nearsightedness will have a solution for their poor vision. The ICL provides an opportunity to those individuals who are not candidates for lasik eye surgery. Some people cannot have lasik for reasons ranging from high prescriptions to thin corneas. The ICL will now give these patients the opportunity to experience the same lifestyle change that lasik has brought to millions.

You're likely a good candidate for ICL if:

• You have extreme to moderate nearsightedness
• You have thin corneas and are not a LASIK candidate
• You have a history of dry eye
• You have large pupils

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