Vision Correction Surgery

We Believe That A Well-Informed Patient Is Key To Successful Vision Correction Surgery.

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Drs. Robert Maloney, Neda Shamie, and Arjan Hura believe that a well-informed patient is key to successful vision correction surgery. They wants to be sure that you fully understand what you can expect from your procedure you choose. They want to help you care for and preserve your eyesight in the best way possible. Here, you can find the information that you need to help you make informed choices about health care for your eyes.

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ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR THE IMPLANTABLE CONTACT LENS?

If you have a high level of nearsightedness, greater than –8.00 diopters, you are probably a strong candidate for the ICL. If you have a lower level of nearsightedness but you have corneas that are too thin for LASIK, the ICL may be an option for you. The ICL can correct your vision without the slow recovery you would have with PRK. The ICL doesn’t make your eyes drier, so it can be a good option if you have significant dryness.

Some people aren’t good candidates for the ICL. The ICL cannot correct farsightedness safely. Farsighted people have less room in the front part of their eyes, and there just isn’t room to fit a lens in there. If you have a cataract, even a minor one, the ICL is not a good option. Refractive lens exchange (discussed in chapter 8) is a better option for people with cataracts.

Undergoing The ICL Procedure