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An Implantable Contact Lens (ICL), also called a phakic intraocular lens implant, is a vision correction treatment option for patients that are nearsighted. The lens resembles a traditional contact lens, but it is surgically implanted in the eye during a quick, out-patient procedure. The intraocular lens is surgically placed either in front of or behind the iris of the eye, depending on the type of lens being used.

One of the benefits of having the implantable contact lens procedure is the convenience factor. Patients no longer have to worry about contact lens solutions and supplies or misplacing their glasses or prescription sunglasses. And, active patients can enjoy swimming, scuba diving and other sports without worrying about losing a contact lens. To see a video about the procedure, click here.

To find out more about the implantable contact lens procedure or other vision correction options, contact the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center team for a complimentary consultation.

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With 2009 quickly coming to an end, it is important not to forget to spend your Flex Plan dollars. The ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center team can help determine if your flexible spending account can be used for LASIK, PRK or other vision correction procedures.

A Flexible Spending Account allows you to set aside a portion of your salary before taxes and use this account to pay for medical expenses not covered by insurance. When you pay for your medical expenses, your plan reimburses you. It is important to note that whatever funds are left in the account at the end of the year are forfeited.

So if you live or work in Mission Valley, Solana Beach, Del Mar or throughout San Diego County, contact ClearView to find out more about Flex Plan spending or to schedule a complimentary vision correction evaluation.

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Vision correction procedures like LASIK, PRK and Implantable Contact Lenses have changed the lives of numerous people around the world. But which procedure is best for you?

At ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center, we start our consultation process by educating our patients about the many vision correction procedures available and the latest vision correction advancements.

Today’s technology has progressed greatly, even from just a few years ago. There are now vision correction options for patients with high levels of myopia (nearsightedness) and even astigmatism.

The first step to exploring which procedure is right for your eyes is to schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation by contacting the ClearView team.

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Have you set aside a portion of your salary into your Flex Plan for medical expenses that are not covered by your insurance, like laser vision correction? With only a few weeks left until the end of 2009, now is the time to use those funds.

The ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center team can help you determine if your Flex Plan dollars can be used for LASIK, PRK or Implantable Contact Lens surgery.

To find out more about Flex Plan spending or to schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation, contact us.

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Since traditional LASIK was approved by the FDA in the mid-1990s, other refractive procedures have been developed as alternatives. IntraLase is one of them. It’s the only refractive vision correction which uses no blade of any kind. Instead, it uses a second laser.

The first step in laser vision correction, whether it’s LASIK or any of the alternatives, is to somehow expose the tissue below the corneal surface for the laser to work on it. Most procedures make a small flap on the surface and fold it back out of the way. When the laser work is finished, the flap is replaced and heals by itself. Most procedures create the flap using a blade of some kind, but IntraLase uses its second laser.

It’s known as a femtosecond laser, referring to a femtosecond, which is a quadrillionth of a second. It is an ultra-fast laser emitting light in ultra-short pulses. Such short pulses are too short to cause any damage to the eyes. It creates microscopic bubbles beneath the corneal surface, loosening the bonds between cells, so that the surface tissue can be easily lifted.

The U.S. Air Force has approved IntraLase for its pilots and NASA approved Intralase for its astronauts after extensive study. Astronauts deal with very physically stressful conditions in space, but NASA decided that the excellent safety of IntraLase made it allowable. The eye heals very well after Intralase. At our Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center here in San Diego, we offer LASIK, Intralase, and other excellent alternatives for vision correction.

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