Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)

An ICL is performed by placing an implant (like a contact lens) inside they eye in front of the natural crystalline lens to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism.

This procedure is more invasive than LASIK and currently has not been perfected. Its most significant issues involve: infection, cataract formation, corneal decompensation, uveiitis and glaucoma. As techniques and products improve ICLs will be more promising. Implantable Contact Lenses are currently not FDA approved.