Implantable Contact Lens (ICL): Superlative contact lens alternatives

Abstract

The ICL is also known as phakic IOL and implantable Collamer lens. It corrects the various vision problems like severe myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism permanently. It corrects the refractive error in the same way that external contact lens does, except it is surgically inserted inside the eyes where it permanently improves the vision. Phakic derived from the Greek word "phakos" means lens refers to the artificial lens. It is similar to the intraocular lens, which is used for cataract surgery to replace the natural lens of the eye, however, in ICL surgery the natural lens is not removed and placed in front of the natural lens. The ICl procedure produces very little discomfort to no discomfort and success rate is 95 percent. Currently, it is approved by united states FDA (Food and Drug Administration) that treat a wide range of Myopia. It is made up of Collamer, high biocompatible advanced lens materials which never produce harm to the eyes, protects the eyes from ultraviolet rays and allows it to stay in the eyes for a long duration. It is a permanent yet reversible procedure means in case of vision change the doctor can remove the lens and replace with another one. Implantable contact lens not required any maintenance as it placed inside the eyes. The visual recovery in this procedure is fast and noted within an hour of the procedure. ICL lens is manufactured in Switzerland by STAAR Company.