Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) Placement for Toronto, Ontario Patients
Severe cases of farsightedness and nearsightedness that cannot be effectively treated with LASIK may be treated with an implantable contact lens (ICL) inserted at our Toronto, Ontario centre. ICL placement is an effective alternative to laser surgery when the level of vision correction that a patient needs cannot be accomplished with less invasive measures. Additionally, for patients who would like to eliminate astigmatism but are not good candidates for the LASIK procedure, toric IOLs may be an effective non-laser alternative.
The ICL Placement Procedure
ICLs are similar to the intraocular lenses (IOLs) that are used in cataract surgery. However, unlike the process used in cataract surgery, the implantable contact lens is inserted without removing the natural lens.
When placing an implantable contact lens at our Toronto, Ontario centre, your surgeon will first treat your eyes with drops and a local anesthetic. The surgeon then creates an incision and places the implantable lens between the clear outer film of the eye and the iris (the colored portion of the eye). Small, dissolvable sutures close the incision. The whole procedure lasts around 15 to 30 minutes. After the placement of an ICL, patients are instructed to wear a protective eye covering for a short period of time.
Benefits of ICL Placement
An ICL can be used to correct the vision of patients who are poor candidates for laser surgery. The placement of an ICL is absolutely reversible; if necessary, the implanted lens can be removed at any time. To learn whether the ICL placement procedure is right for you, please contact our Toronto, Ontario centre and schedule a consultation.
Toric IOLs (Intraocular Lenses)
Patients whose vision is affected by astigmatism are often recommended LASIK or PRK. When patients are not ideal candidates for either procedure, though, the physician may recommend the implantation of toric intraocular lenses. These implantable lenses are designed specifically to correct astigmatic vision and come in a full range of powers. Contact Yonge Eglinton Laser Eye + Cosmetic Centre to find out whether toric intraocular lenses are the right option for you.
Learn More about ICL and Toric IOL Placement
Not everyone who suffers from nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism can be treated with a laser procedure like LASIK or PRK. At Yonge Eglinton Laser Eye + Cosmetic Centre, ICL (implantable contact lens) and toric IOL implantation is available for our Toronto, Ontario patients as a safe, effective alternative to Laser Vision Correction. Contact our practice today to learn more about these procedures.
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Toronto, Ontario, M4P 2E5
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