ICL Phakic Intraocular Lens

What can be done for very high prescription eyes where laser treatment is not applicable, other than using glasses or contact lenses?

ICL PHAKIC anterior chamber intraocular lenses are the only way to provide high-quality vision without glasses or contact lenses for young patients with very high prescriptions who are not eligible for laser treatment.

What is ICL Phakic Intraocular Lens and how is it applied?

These lenses, which we have been applying for over 20 years, have become more effective with the advancement of technology over the years.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of ICL Phakic Intraocular Lens?

Special tests are performed to determine the suitability of the eye for these lenses. These lenses, which are applied to the anterior chamber of the eye, in front of its own lens, without touching the person's own lens, can be removed by surgery when cataracts begin or when deemed necessary. When cataracts begin, these lenses and the person's cataractous lens are removed and a new lens that lasts a lifetime is applied inside the eye.

What are the application age and criteria for ICL Phakic Intraocular Lens?

These soft and small lenses are not visible from the outside and are permanent, meaning they are not put on and taken off. It protects against the harmful effects of UV rays and has achieved over 95% success in cases performed to date.

The application age is generally between 21-40 years old.