Does the ICL eye surgery really give you better vision than LASIK?
Answer: ICL or Implantable Collamer Lens vs LASIK The ICL is a rapid, procedure used to implant a lens inside the eye to correct high nearsightedness. This procedure does not involve removal of tissue nor reshaping of the cornea, thus, the quality of vision has been shown in several studies to be better than LASIK for high prescriptions.
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Answer: ICL or Implantable Collamer Lens vs LASIK The ICL is a rapid, procedure used to implant a lens inside the eye to correct high nearsightedness. This procedure does not involve removal of tissue nor reshaping of the cornea, thus, the quality of vision has been shown in several studies to be better than LASIK for high prescriptions.
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Answer: Both are great procedure. 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 surgeon is using CATz then lasik is great, if they are using an older style laser, I believe the ICL should be considered. There many benefits to ICL as well including the fact that it will void any risk of cataracts as your natural lens is removed. An experienced surgeon should be be able to help you decide which is best for you, during a consultation
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Answer: Both are great procedure. 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 surgeon is using CATz then lasik is great, if they are using an older style laser, I believe the ICL should be considered. There many benefits to ICL as well including the fact that it will void any risk of cataracts as your natural lens is removed. An experienced surgeon should be be able to help you decide which is best for you, during a consultation
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April 11, 2017
Answer: Tools in the tool shed I agree with most of these posts. Refractive surgery is not a one-size-fits-all solution. For most of these inquiries ("which procedure, if any, is right for me"), the answer depends on age, general eye health, expectations following the procedure and safety profile of each procedure. Furthermore, I will often encourage my patients to have the procedure that will last the longest (lifetime, if possible). That way, this can be a one-off procedure. We have a lot of exciting technology at our fingertips. The more tools your surgeon has, and the more experience/expertise he or she has in using those tools, the better your result is typically going to be. Lastly, I highly recommend a thorough consultation with your surgeon to discuss risks and realistic expectations. In other words, these are your eyes. Don't undervalue face-to-face discussion about your options with your surgeon.
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April 11, 2017
Answer: Tools in the tool shed I agree with most of these posts. Refractive surgery is not a one-size-fits-all solution. For most of these inquiries ("which procedure, if any, is right for me"), the answer depends on age, general eye health, expectations following the procedure and safety profile of each procedure. Furthermore, I will often encourage my patients to have the procedure that will last the longest (lifetime, if possible). That way, this can be a one-off procedure. We have a lot of exciting technology at our fingertips. The more tools your surgeon has, and the more experience/expertise he or she has in using those tools, the better your result is typically going to be. Lastly, I highly recommend a thorough consultation with your surgeon to discuss risks and realistic expectations. In other words, these are your eyes. Don't undervalue face-to-face discussion about your options with your surgeon.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: ICL compared to LASIK ICL should not be considered an inferior alternative to LASIK. It very frequently produces quality of vision superior to that of LASIK or PRK especially for higher prescriptions. This is possible for 2 reasons:The ICL doesn't change the corneal shape, thus preserving the natural corneal a-sphericity. Corneal a-sphericity is what gives us the ability to see in high contrast day or night, as it compensates for the so called spherical abberations. The best camera lenses are always aspheric.ICL produces crisper vision because it is physically closer to the retina than the corneal refractive procedures. As anyone who ever tried to cast a shadow puppet knows, the closer you are to the surface on which the shadow/image is projected the sharper and better defined the image. Hence, quality of vision increases in the following order - glasses < contacts < LASIK < ICL since the refractive element that corrects the vision is progressively closer to the retina.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: ICL compared to LASIK ICL should not be considered an inferior alternative to LASIK. It very frequently produces quality of vision superior to that of LASIK or PRK especially for higher prescriptions. This is possible for 2 reasons:The ICL doesn't change the corneal shape, thus preserving the natural corneal a-sphericity. Corneal a-sphericity is what gives us the ability to see in high contrast day or night, as it compensates for the so called spherical abberations. The best camera lenses are always aspheric.ICL produces crisper vision because it is physically closer to the retina than the corneal refractive procedures. As anyone who ever tried to cast a shadow puppet knows, the closer you are to the surface on which the shadow/image is projected the sharper and better defined the image. Hence, quality of vision increases in the following order - glasses < contacts < LASIK < ICL since the refractive element that corrects the vision is progressively closer to the retina.
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May 23, 2012
Answer: ICL versus LASIK, depends on the patient
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May 23, 2012
Answer: ICL versus LASIK, depends on the patient
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April 19, 2012
Answer: ICL vs LASIK
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April 19, 2012
Answer: ICL vs LASIK
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