What is ICL Lens Implantation Myopia Surgery?

ICL is the abbreviation of phakic posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation, which is currently considered to be the latest technology that can replace LASIK, PRK and other cutting surgeries for refractive correction, and is currently one of the latest and safest products for myopia correction in the world, and has been widely used in the United States. It can be used to correct a wide range of myopia, farsightedness and astigmatism without removing or destroying corneal tissue and without the need for post-surgical sutures, especially in highly myopia**.

At present, the mainstream myopia correction surgery is mainly divided into two categories. One is corneal refractive surgery, and the other is called lens refractive surgery, and the main method is ICL intraocular lens implantation.

Corneal refractive surgery itself is a method of using a laser to cut the cornea to carry out a correction, so it actually belongs to a subtractive principle. Corneal refractive surgery itself is suitable for low-to-moderate myopia and astigmatism.

Let's take a look at the refractive surgery of the lens, which is the implantation of ICL intraocular lenses. It is different from corneal resection, it is an addition principle, it retains the intact intraocular tissue to a large extent, that is, its own anatomical function is completely unchanged, but a very thin, very small intraocular lens is added. The surgery itself is reversible, which means that we can safely put the lens in, and if there is any special situation, we can actually take it out 100% completely.

That is, it is restored to the patient's preoperative state. It is suitable for myopia and astigmatism correction in various degrees.

Femtosecond is a subtractive surgery, which reduces the thickness of the cornea by laser, for low myopia, ICL is an additive surgery, an intraocular lens is implanted in front of the lens, for high myopia, at present, ICL is safer than femtosecond, and the recovery effect is better, but it is also higher.

Femtosecond laser is currently the most advanced laser in terms of indications, and both are suitable for a wide range of people. Intraocular lens implantation and laser surgery are suitable for the vast majority of myopic people, but in contrast, intraocular lens implantation is suitable for a wider range of people, and its vision correction range is within 200-2000 degrees of myopia, 100-600 degrees of astigmatism, and 300 degrees of hyperopia. The range of vision that can be corrected by laser surgery is 600 degrees or less for farsightedness, 600 degrees for astigmatism, and 100 to 1400 degrees for myopia.

In contrast, ICL lens implantation has a better effect on the correction of high myopia. In terms of surgical results, both are superior. After both intraocular lens implantation and laser surgery, vision can be restored to the best corrected visual acuity when wearing glasses, and the visual quality is superior.

The difference between the two is that the ICL lens is implanted for a very long period of time, up to several decades, during which time if there is a change in vision, the lens can be removed and reset, or the glasses can be worn again without causing harm to the eyes. Femtosecond eye surgery can also be done once and for all, as long as the eyes are not overused, the vision is very stable. If you want to further improve your eyesight, you can also perform a second cut and correct it again if you pass the examination.

Secondly, in terms of **, the current intraocular lens implantation is more expensive, generally one eye is about 15,000 yuan, and laser surgery is generally 4,000-10,000 yuan for multiple eyes. If in doubt, an ophthalmologist will recommend the most suitable surgical option for your application** based on your situation.

Unlike laser surgery, ICL lens implantation does not cut the cornea, does not cause any damage to the cornea, and has clearer vision after correction. As the preferred technology for high myopia surgery, ICL lens implantation continues to upgrade the visual experience and bring surprises. In China, especially for patients with high myopia (600 degrees) and insufficient corneal thickness to undergo laser correction, ICL lens implantation is the best choice for them.

In layman's terms, laser surgery is the use of a laser to sculpt the power of (myopia) glasses onto the cornea. ICL lens implantation is a very small lens similar to an intraocular lens that is placed in the eye to correct vision. Laser myopia surgery can correct myopia up to 1200 degrees, while ICL lens implantation surgery can correct myopia up to 1800 degrees.

Whether it is myopia laser or lens surgery, it needs to go through a rigorous preoperative examination to determine if the eye condition is suitable for surgery.

ICL is a soft and healthy lens lens, which only takes 3-5 minutes to implant this ultra-thin lens into the human eye, and the implanted lens works with the eye to achieve the effect of correcting vision. ReLEx laser myopia surgery preserves the integrity of the cornea, reduces the damage to the corneal nerve fibers, and mildly treats dry eye symptoms after surgery. The surgery also retains the continuity of the anterior stroma across the cornea, the risk of corneal expansion after surgery is low, the postoperative corneal expansion is not afraid, the impact resistance is strong, and the next day can live a normal life, and the exercise is not restricted, especially suitable for soldiers, police officers and athletes who have participated in high-intensity confrontation training for a long time after surgery.

Laser myopia surgery is currently done more in China, and for lens implantation surgery, it is relatively safer, and the operation can be repeated, and it may be less carried out in China at present. Laser is used to cut the cornea with a laser and change the thickness of the cornea to change the clear mesh, while lens implantation is to change the refraction by implanting a lens with a power in the anterior or posterior chamber. It is recommended to consult a doctor and choose according to the specific condition of the eyes.

If the prescription allows, it is generally recommended to have femtosecond laser surgery**, which will be relatively better, but if you are highly myopia, the thickness of the cornea may be very thin, which will not meet the requirements of the operation, so you should consider doing lens implantation**, because there is no requirement for corneal thickness for lens implantation surgery, you can take your child to the ophthalmology department of a local regular hospital to check it to see if the thickness of the cornea can be done femtosecond laser surgery, and then decide which one to do. After surgery, you must pay attention to keeping your eyes clean and hygienic, and do not wipe your eyes directly with your hands to prevent bacteria from entering your eyes and getting infected. Take good rest to prevent excessive eye strain.

The above is Quanzhou Aier Eye Hospital to tell you, if you still have any questions, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a detailed consultation.

**The femtosecond laser surgery for myopia is to use an excimer laser to refractive cutting the cornea, thereby reducing the corneal curvature in the pupil area and achieving the purpose of correcting myopia, which can correct myopia of 200 degrees and 1000 degrees, but the surgery has high requirements for corneal thickness and is only suitable for adults with stable myopia for more than two years.

Not all myopia patients are suitable for ReLEx laser surgery, only patients with the following three conditions are suitable for this surgery: 1. Over the age of 18. 2. The refractive state has been relatively stable in the past two years (there is no obvious change in power).

3. After examination, the corneal thickness is appropriate and there are no contraindications to surgery.

ICL implantation, also known as phakic intraocular lens implantation, many myopia patients can be treated with laser surgery, but some myopic patients cannot do femtosecond laser surgery because the power is too high and the cornea is too thin.

My classmate introduced me to Chongqing Preh Eye Hospital for ICL lens implantation. The attending doctor is very skilled, and the doctor has always told me to relax, just do what they ask me to do, the whole operation is only about 10 minutes, and there is no pain or discomfort. Now the recovery is very good, ** is also very reasonable, thanks to the doctor,