If Cataract occur after ICL then is it operable?

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 an IOL (intraocular
lens) with the proper power during cataract surgery should bring the vision to
a level where either no glasses, or simply a minor correction is needed for
distance vision. In other words,
the new cataract implant will perform the same function as the removed ICL.

Note that nearly all people will
develop age-related cataracts as they get older. Patients with ICLs will routinely have them removed and
replaced with an IOL at some point in their life.

The incidence of premature cataract formation after ICL is 1%. If this should occur the lens is easily removed and cataract surgery can then be performed with excellent outcomes. I have been doing ICL surgery for over 7 years and have encountered this situation in only three patients after over 200 implantations. The surgery is very easy to go through and the outcomes are unbelievably pleasing for our patients.