In 2006, at 23, I had LASIK to correct extreme nearsightedness. At first, night vision was awful--"starburst" effect. General vision slightly deteriorated. Underwater vision unchanged. *Would 2nd advanced LASIK cause starbursts at night again? *Is ICL an option for someone who's had LASIK done? Would it improve underwater vision as well? *For someone without surgeries, would ICL be equally effective in correcting their vision when underwater as it would for general vision? Thanks in advance :)
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$4000 to $6000 per eye is the normal range for ICL. It is expensive because the lens itself is expensive and the use of the surgical center is expensive. Sometimes this price will include an additional laser treatment after the surgery to correct any residual astigmatism. Many providers...
ICL actually stands for Implantable Collamer Lens. Collamer refers to the material that is used to make this new type of intraocular lens. It is a made-up word that combines collagen and the plastic, polymer. The material is foldable, highly elastic, UV absorbing and has...
Lasik will always be the gold standard for laser vision correction, although Contact lens implants are also great. You should look into the type of lasers available in your area. I am the only surgeon in Michigan routinely performing CATz lasik which is the most advanced form. If your...