| Implantable Contact Lens Gives You Permanent Clear View |
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Toss your disposable contact lenses. The Implantable Contact Lens is permanent. If you are nearsighted, have severe myopia or don’t qualify for laser eye surgery, the Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) could give you a new outlook. ICL provides high levels of correction, says Dr. Sheldon Herzig, co-founder and medical director of the Herzig Eye Institute. The process: Two weeks before the ICL procedure, the surgeon will make two tiny openings in the iris to allow fluid to pass, alleviating the risk of pressure elevation when the ICL is introduced, and it causes only mild discomfort. Two weeks later, the doctor makes a three-millimetre incision into the cornea and inserts the ICL behind the iris, in front of the eye’s natural lens. The procedure is painless. Risks and recovery: You may have blurriness for a few hours, but optimal vision is usually achieved within a day. Antibiotic eye drops are prescribed for two weeks. The lens is invisible to both the wearer and others because it rests inside the eye, not on the surface like a traditional contact lens. The lens is safely permanent, but can be removed by the surgeon, if necessary. A minimal risk of developing a cataract or infection exists, and if your prescription changes, you may need a laser touchup or reading glasses. It’s not ideal if you have glaucoma, cataracts or unstable diabetes.
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