Visian ICL

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Alternative to LASIK: Visian ICL

Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL) are a good alternative for people who are not suitable for refractive procedures such as LASIK because of:

• Moderate to severe nearsightedness
• Thin corneas or other corneal problems
• History of dry eye
• Large pupils

At Schein Ernst Mishra Eye, we offer patients the Visian® ICL in Harrisburg as an excellent alternative to LASIK to treat a wide range of refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism).

How the Visian ICL Works

Made from biocompatible Collamer®, this lens is implanted between your iris and natural lens through tiny corneal incisions. The lens allows light entering the eye to focus on the retina for clear vision. Even though the lens will be invisible to others, it can make your vision sharper and more vivid. Some patients will see more clearly immediately after the procedure is performed.

Benefits of Visian ICL

The procedure itself typically causes very little discomfort and no pain for most patients because the eye is numbed with a topical or local anesthetic prior to the procedure. It is performed in our office as an outpatient procedure.

If you are between the ages of 21 and 45 and want to learn more about Visian ICLs, call our offices to schedule a free LASIK Consultation.