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Staar Visian ICL

The Staar Visian ICL(an abbreviation for Implantable Collamer Lens) received FDA approval in 2005. This lens is intended to correct nearsightedness in patients who are not good candidates for Lasik for a variety of reasons including thin corneas, very high corrections, excessive dry eye, irregular corneas, or for those who simply prefer a reversible procedure.

The lens has been used successfully outside the US for many years, and has been implanted in more than 55,000 eyes worldwide. It is approved for use in more than 40 countries.

The lens is made of a highly biocompatible material called Collamer, and is placed inside the eye just behind the iris. The ICL is well tolerated and cannot be seen or felt once placed. The lens can correct a large range of nearsightedness without the destruction or removal of corneal tissue. The ICL is a small, foldable, injectable lens which can be placed through a very small, 3 mm incision that does not require stitches.

Should the need arise, the lens can be removed and replaced or another procedure can be done. Glasses and contact lenses can still be worn after placement of the ICL lens.

While the Visian ICL lens is relatively new to the US, lens implant surgery is not.

Dr. Bernitsky has long-standing experience with lens placement surgery, including thousands of cataract surgeries with intraocular lens placements. He is the only certified ICL surgeon in New Mexico, and was awarded the Staar Visian "Center of Excellence" designation in 2006 - the only such center in New Mexico.

The ICL offers yet another excellent option for vision correction. While LASIK is a wonderful procedure for many people, it's not best for everyone. Most of the complications of LASIK simply cannot occur with the ICL. There is no permanent change in the shape of the cornea, no increase in dry eye, no thinning of the cornea, and no risk of ectasia.

If you'd like to learn more about Staar Visian ICL call Dr. Bernitsky for a free consultation at 323-0800, or click here for more information.