Taking care of your eye heath is a must as it is a very important part of your body. With new technologies and skilled doctors, you don’t have to wear the old and uncomfortable glasses and contact lenses. 

Now you have a new and revolutionary option which is Implantable Collamer lens (ICL) surgery. You can treat your poor eyesight and get a clear vision with the help of EVO ICL surgery. 

In this blog, we will tell you all about the procedure, aftercare, and cost of the Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery.

About ICL surgery

ICL or Implantable Collamer Lens surgery is a process in which collamer lenses are planted into your eyes to treat your weak eyesight. These collamer lenses are made up of plastic and collagen which makes them more lighter and flexible. 

During the surgical ICL procedure, the collamer lens is placed between the natural lens and iris which helps in treating various eye vision problems. The collamer lenses are hydrophilic and also they let nutrients and gas pass through them which makes them better than other lenses. 

With the help of ICL surgery, the focusing power of the eye is enhanced as lenses are added into the eyes.

ICL surgery cures

Eye ICL surgery treats the following eye problems and helps in correction of your vision:

Myopia

In Myopia, you are unable to clearly see the objects that are far away but you can easily see things that are near you. It is also known as ‘nearsightedness’. 

Hyperopia

In this eye condition, you are unable to clearly see the objects that are near but you can easily see things that are far away. It is also known as ‘farsightedness’.

Astigmatism

In this eye condition, you are unable to see clearly both the objects that are far or near you. It may occur in blend with nearsightedness or farsightedness. 

With ICL laser eye surgery, all of these eye conditions can be treated and the vision can be cleared. If you want to have a safe and successful ICL surgery, you should contact Dr. Jawahar Lal Rohatgi Smarak Netra Chikitsalaya as we are known for our skilled surgeons. 

Surgical procedure of ICL

The Implantable Collamer Lens surgery procedure is explained below, you will learn how the whole process takes place:

  • First the patient has to take an eye exam and tell them about their medical history. Then the size, shape, anterior angle and other measurements of your eyes are taken. Also all the guidelines regarding medications and diet are given to the patient prior to the surgery.
  • Before conducting the ICL surgery, the eyes of the patient are numbed by giving them anaesthesia. It is given so that the patient can have a pain free procedure. 
  • A folded ICL lens is implanted into the eye by doing a minor incision at the base of cornea. 
  • After that it is adjusted behind the iris and in front of the natural lens of the eye. The incision is very minor, so there is no need for any stitches.
  • The time taken in conducting the Implantable Collamer Lens procedure is usually 30 minutes only. 

By following this procedure the ICL surgery is conducted which helps in curing the vision problems of patients.

Prevention and aftercare 

Patients should follow all the instructions given by the surgeons regarding aftercare deliberately. The recovery after ICL vision correction surgery is very important and it should be taken very seriously. Here are some of the instructions:

  • Patients should ask their friends or family to drive them after the surgery.
  • Wear an eye patch after the surgery to protect the eyes.
  • To prevent eye infection and allergy, use the eye drop given by the doctors timely.
  • Don’t swim and drive for a while after the surgery as it can be tiresome for the eyes.
  • Attending the post-surgery appointments is a must as they help in tracking the improvement and healing of the eyes. 

Following the instructions after the surgery for implantable contact lens is a must for all the patients, if they want a safe and healthy recovery.  

Cost of ICL surgery

A lot of factors affect the cost of the Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery such as the hospital or clinic, the location, the type of lens used, etc. So that’s why we can’t give you an absolute amount that is charged for this surgical procedure. 

But we can say that  ICL eye surgery cost comes under the range of 1,00,000 to 1,80,000 approximately.

Bottom line

With the revolutionary ICL surgery, you can cure your eye problems and get high-quality vision. You should visit Dr. Jawahar Lal Rohatgi Smarak Netra Chikitsalaya as it is one of the best eye care hospitals in Kanpur. 

We have the most skilled and experienced eye surgeons and medical staff. We have high tech equipment and give the best quality care to all of our patients.