Implantable
Collamer Lens

ICL surgery corrects short-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism, giving you excellent clarity of vision without spectacles or contact lens.

In the hands of an experienced surgeon, the operation takes 5-10 minutes. The patient can go home immediately after routine surgery, and vision usually improves significantly within a few days.

Yes, at the Harley Vision, ICL surgery can be performed on both eyes on the same day.

ICL surgery has a good safety profile, and can transform quality of life. The most common complications are over or under-correction, whereby an individual ends being slightly more short or long-sighted than intended. This is correctable by replacement of the ICL. Risk of severe loss of vision due to complications such as infection or retinal detachment are rare, and the majority of patients are very happy with surgical outcomes.

You will meet your surgeon, Mr Mukhtar Bizrah, who will discuss the options of correcting your vision and perform your eye surgery. At the Harley Vision, you will not meet your surgeon for the first time on the day of surgery!

ICL surgery should be a painless procedure. Some patients feel discomfort during the surgery. In that case, local anaesthetic is topped up to make the ICL surgery pain-free.

ICL lenses are made up of highly biocompatible collamer. This is similar to the collagen found in your natural cornea. ICL implants are designed to last for 100 years.

As the Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) gets implanted in inside the eye, you will need post-operative follow up to make sure you are recovering well and there are no complications (e.g. raised eye pressure). An eye shield will also be provided to protect eyes accidental rubbing.

Yes, even after a successful ICL surgery at our facility in London, you may still need reading glasses for your presbyopia or for improving your near vision after the age of 45 years or so.

There is nothing stopping you from driving with 24-48 hours after ICL surgery if your vision is within legal limits for driving. However, we advise waiting for a few days until your brain has adjusted to your new excellent vision.

At Harley Vision, you receive quality treatment under highly experienced ophthalmologists of London who use State-of-the-Art diagnostic devices to offer accurate and comprehensive treatment. Our surgical team is highly experienced in ICL surgery. You will be seen by an experienced surgeon at your clinic visit before the surgery, and soon after the surgery.

At Harley Vision, you will have a comprehensive assessment, including state-of-the-art eye scans, to determine your eligibility for ICL surgery.

Your experienced surgeon will discuss your suitability for ICL surgery based on your eye assessment and visual requirements.

Minimum eligibility criteria for ICL Surgery-

• Age: 18 years or over
• A stable eye power (prescription) for the last one year
• Eye power:
  • Myopia of -3 to -20 diopters*
  • Cylindrical (astigmatism) power: Up to 4 diopters
  • Hyperopia of up to +10 dioptres
• Non-diabetic (Or under control)
• Non-pregnant or lactating mothers

*Even if your myopia level is more than -20D, an ICL can still be helpful to reduce your level of myopia.

To discuss more your eligibility criteria for ICL Surgery, please visit our London facility today.