LASIK and Eye Surgery Blog - Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center

In the news recently was the story of a 17-year-old boy named David Riley who could barely see anything unless it was right in front of his face. He could not see to drive and he could not see the chalkboard in his classes. But then his life changed dramatically. David had Visian ICL (implantable collamer lenses) inserted into his eyes, and his world came into focus.

Unlike traditional contact lenses that are placed on the surface of the eye, these implants are actually surgically placed inside the eye permanently, unless the patient requires cataract surgery later in life. This life-changing procedure was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2005 and has been changing the way people see the world ever since.

The implant is a thin, rectangular lens smaller than a traditional contact lens, and it fits in the space right behind the iris and in front of the eye’s natural lens. An ophthalmologist in our office will make a microscopic incision where the cornea meets the white part of the eye and he will insert the foldable lens, which then unfolds into place.

To learn more about how ICL’s can change your view of the world, please contact Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center in San Diego, California today to schedule your initial appointment.

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