ICL
Implantable Collamer Lens
Surgery

ICL stands for Implantable Collamer Lens. ICLs are micro-thin lenses made of biocompatible material known as collamer.

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ICLs are generally advised for individuals who are not fit for laser specs removal procedures such as very high numbers, thin corneas, dry eyes, etc.

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An ICL is similar to a contact lens just that a contact lens has to be worn on the surface of eye and removed daily whereas ICL is implanted permanently inside the eye. 

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Types of ICL

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ICL Toric: Corrects cylindrical power in addition to spherical power

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ICL Spherical: Corrects only spherical power

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Although ICL is manufactured by a lot of companies in both INDIA and Abroad, only STAAR Surgical Evo Visian ICL is US-FDA approved.

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