Implantable Collamer Lens Surgery

Standard ICL does not cure presbyopia, but monovision or an extended-depth-of-focus ICL may reduce the need for reading glasses.

Learn how ICL size is chosen using white-to-white, anterior chamber depth, OCT and sulcus measurements, and why correct vault is important.

ICL does not commonly cause glaucoma, but eye pressure can rise after surgery. Learn about steroid response, high vault, angle narrowing and monitoring.

Is ICL safe long term? Learn what 5-, 8- and 10-year studies show about cataract, endothelial cells, eye pressure, vault and retinal safety.

An ICL can usually be removed, and uncomplicated removal largely restores the eye to its preoperative state. Learn about exchange, risks and recovery.

Learn about ICL surgery risks, including eye-pressure changes, cataract, incorrect vault, endothelial cell loss, halos, infection and additional surgery.

Learn what to expect after ICL surgery, including the recovery timeline, eyedrops, driving, work, exercise, swimming and symptoms needing urgent care.

Toric ICL surgery corrects myopia and astigmatism with a lens implanted behind the iris. Learn how it works, who is suitable, rotation risks and recovery.

High myopia can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, ICL or laser surgery, but the elongated eye and retinal risks remain. Learn which option may…

Find out who is suitable for ICL surgery, including the ideal prescription, age, corneal and internal eye requirements, and reasons someone may not qualify.