I have very poor vision that has required me to wear contacts for over a decade. As such, I would like to get refractive surgery to correct my vision. Unfortunately, my pupils are very large (8-9mm in low light conditions). As such, I am very worried about getting glares or halos if I have my eyes corrected with LASIK or ICL or some other surgery. Is there a "best" refractive option for people who have large pupils?
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Answer: Best type of surgery for someone with large pupils
The pre-operative instructions prior to ICL procedures can vary from surgeon to surgeon. Iridotomy can be done prior or even during the surgery. It depends on surgeon's comfort for the same. Anti-Biotic eye drops prior to surgery are not required. Makeup etc., can be worn a day prior to surgery...
While it is true that the ICL
surgery can cause cataracts, it is a very rare complication. Approximately 1.4% of eyes with ICL
implantation will develop a visually significant cataract after 5 years. If
cataract does occur, it can be treated (removed) along with the ICL. Implantation of...
ICL explantation can be safely performed in a brief OR procedure. It is very unusual for patients to experience pain after ICL surgery so I would be curious to ascertain the details about your original procedure. In many instances an ICL replacement can solve your problem.