ICL or Implantable Collamer Lens Surgery in India

Pristyn Care is associated with some of the best eye hospitals and eye care centres for ICL treatment in India. All our associated clinics and eye hospitals are equipped with modern amenities and patient-friendly infrastructure to ensure a smooth surgery experience. 

In addition, our eye specialists have an average experience of more than 15 years in performing ICL treatment. All our treatments are US FDA-approved to ensure minimal complications and a high success rate. Contact Pristyn Care to book an appointment with the best eye specialist in India and get ICL treatment near you.

When you arrive at the eye clinic, the doctor will first administer eye drops to dilate the pupils and sedate the eyes. The corneal tissue is not affected during the surgery. The eye specialist will fold the ICL through a tiny incision at the base of the cornea. Once the tissue is inserted behind the iris, the doctor will adjust the ICL to ensure proper positioning within the eye to ensure proper vision. The procedure requires no stitches after the operation.

Here are a few significant benefits of ICL treatment:

• ICL works similar to a contact lens which is inserted into the eye through a tiny 2.8 mm incision.
• This contact lens is used for correction of the long range of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (cylindrical power) and presbyopia (both distance and near vision).
• ICL treatment offers a high-quality vision. The ICL treatment not just corrects refractive power but it also upgrades the quality of vision.
• ICL involves small incisions and ensures faster healing.

In addition to improved vision, there are numerous other benefits of ICL, such as:

• The lens provides improved night vision
• The treatment can fix severe nearsightedness that cannot be corrected with any other refractive surgeries.
• The lens can be removed whenever required but in most cases, it provides permanent results.
• The recovery after ICL placement is very quick.
• The candidates who are not fit for LASIK can benefit from ICL.

• A candidate should meet the following criteria to be eligible for ICL treatment:
• The age of the patient should be 18 years and above.
• The power of the spectacle that the candidate wears must be stable for at least 2 years.
• The candidate must have healthy eyes.
• The candidate should not be pregnant or breastfeeding.

ICL is a safe surgical procedure that involves no major risks and complications. But, if ICL is not performed with precision by expert eye specialist, there is a risks of the following complications:

• Vision loss – If you have high eye pressure for too long, it may cause vision loss.
• Glaucoma – If the ICL is not positioned properly, it can increase the eye pressure leading to glaucoma.
• Blurry vision – If the lens used is not of the right size, it may cause blurry vision or double vision.
• Eye infection – This is a very rare complication of ICL. It can even cause permanent vision loss. 
• Cloudy cornea – If the endothelial cells in the cornea decrease too fast, it can lead to cloudy cornea or vision loss.
• Retinal detachment – It is a rare complication but can require emergency medical attention.