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The Visian ICL is a lens that is implanted in front of the crystalline lens. Unlike refractive lens exchange, this lens is implanted without removal of the crystalline lens. The procedure is painless and takes only minutes with a rapid recovery. The Visian ICL lens is designed to correct moderate to severe degrees of myopia and is ideal for patients who are not candidates for LASIK. It is also reversible. Dr. Behler implanted intraocular lenses for 20 years and implanted his first ICL over 6 years ago. We are pleased to offer this exciting technology to our patients. “The results and patient satisfaction we are seeing with this lens have been nothing short of miraculous.”
The Visian ICL is similar to a contact lens that is placed in the eye to correct a wide range of refractive errors. The procedure is reversible and does not alter the shape of the cornea.
The material is called Collamer, an advanced lens material that is highly biocompatible. Collamer does not cause a reaction inside the eye and contains an ultraviolet filter that provides protection to the eye.
If you are between 21 and 50 and nearsighted, you are an excellent candidate for Visian ICL. It is preferable that you have had no previous ophthalmic surgery or history of ophthalmic disease.
Visian ICL is placed behind the iris and in front of the eye’s crystalline lens. The lens does not touch any internal eye structures and stays in position.
The Visian ICL is able to correct a wide range of nearsightedness without removal of corneal tissue or the crystalline lens. Currently patients with eyeglass prescriptions up to (30) diopters can be corrected. Using only eye drop anesthesia the implanted is folded and gently inserted through a small incision. The procedure takes only minutes and the visual recovery is rapid.
Visian ICL offers treatment flexibility. If your vision changes dramatically due to developed a cataract the lens can be removed and replaced. Another procedure can be performed at any time. With Visian ICL, you can wear glasses or contact lenses if necessary.
One to two weeks prior to 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 10 minutes and is performed on an outpatient basis. (Please note that someone will have to drive you to and from surgery.) Normally, very little discomfort is associated with this procedure. A light topical or local anesthetic is administered and a mild sedative may be given. Eye drops or oral medication may be prescribed. You will come back the next day for a follow-up visit.
No. Visian ICL avoids problems experienced with traditional contact lenses. It is designed to remain in place inside your eye, without maintenance. A routine, annual visit with your eye doctor is recommended to make sure everything is fine.
The Visian ICL is intended to remain in place in the eye without maintenance. Should it become necessary, your surgeon can safely remove the lens
No. Because the lens is positioned behind the iris it is invisible to both you and observers. You enjoy a cosmetic appearance that is natural. Only your doctor will be able to tell that vision correction has taken place.
The lens is not noticeable after it is put in place. It does not attach to any structures within the eye and stays in position.
Having performed thousands of refractive surgery procedures, Dr. Scott Behler has been certified by the Council of Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance, The American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Eye Surgery
With over 20 plus years of experience, Dr. Scott Behler is a highly experienced eye surgeon who dedicates his time and professional expertise to patients who have vision problems.
He works with every patient on a one-on-one basis, determining their vision problems and giving specialized treatment to the customer’s satisfaction.