Phakic lens

Description: Phakic Intraocular Lenses / The intraocular contact lens (ICL) is an optical element similar to a contact lens and it is permanently implanted behind the iris. It does not require any maintenance or exchange. It is a suitable solution for younger patients with high prescription, both plus and minus ones. The advantage is a possibility to change the lens in case the disorder progresses. PHAKIC INTRAOCULAR LENS has excellent optical characteristics.

Surgery: Quite painlessly, the lens is implanted in the operating theatre of the outpatient clinic and the surgery takes about 10 minutes. ICL is produced by STAAR, a Swiss company, and has been approved for use by the European Union and the US FDA. It is also referred to as VisianICL in some countries.
As the lens is always tailor-made, the implantation is a two-step process. In the first step the patient comes to Prague for a pre-operative examination. Similarly to glasses a deposit for the lens has to be paid before the lens can be ordered, because the lens will be made exactly according to the patients prescription. This first visit can take just 1 day. The patient can fly back home immediately after the examination. After six weeks the lens is ready to be implanted. If only 1 eye is to be treated, the patient stays in Prague 6 days, in case of both eyes the patient stays 9 days.

Results: Our doctors have excellent long-term experience with ICL implantataion. Compared to laser surgery, a certain disadvantage of the ICL is that the price is somewhat higher.

Look at the story of a female patient whose problem has been solved by the ICL

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What is intraocular contact lens?

ICL - intraocular contact lens is an optical element similar to contact lens; it is permanently implanted behind the iris. It does not require ..

What is ICL?

ICL - intraocular contact lens is an optical element similar to contact lens; it is permanently implanted behind the iris. It does not require ..

What is the process of intraocular contact lens (ICL) implantation?

Quite painlessly, the intraocular contact lens is implanted in the operating theatre of the outpatient clinic and the surgery takes about 10 ..

What drops will I use?

You will apply TOBRADEX drops in the post-operative period; these drops are a combination of an antibiotic and a anti-inflammatory ..

Will my eye be bandaged after the surgery?

Yes, it will. Keep the bandage on until you see the doctor on the first post-operative ..

Can I smoke and drink alcohol?

If you are a heavy smoker, it is probably useless to talk you out of a cigarette. Reasonable amount of alcohol is not harmful for the eye. If you ..

When do I have to come to see the doctor?

The first postoperative examination is right on the second day after the surgery (i.e. the first post-operative day). Next postoperative ..

How long shall I be on sick leave?

In the case of office work, we recommend 1 to 3 days of sick leave. In the case of hard work and work in a polluted environment, we recommend 2 to ..

How long should I avoid using computer and watching TV?

Using computer and watching TV cannot be harmful for you after the surgery. A lot of patients watch TV in the evening of the day of surgery. If ..

When can I travel by plane?

Anytime. Non-laser surgery does not reduce the ability to travel as a plane passenger. If it is necessary, you can theoretically do so immediately ..

When can I start to drive a car?

In terms of the function of seeing, most patients are able to drive in 2 to 3 weeks after the surgery. Please, wait with driving until the other ..

How long after the surgery can I go on holiday to the sea?

We will be more relaxed if you do not bathe in swimming pools, seawater and natural freshwater for 5 weeks after non-laser surgery. Schedule the ..

How long after the surgery can I go skiing?

Those who never fall, can go skiing in 4 weeks after the non-laser surgery). The rest of us can go only in 6 weeks and we will use ski ..

How will seeing develop after the surgery?

After the bandage is removed on the first day of surgery, the seeing might be blurred and a bit like under water. It is going to clear out already ..

What is Nd_YAG laser?

Nd_YAG laser is device used to treat the iris before the intraocular contact lens is implanted. It is also used for so-called capsulotomy during ..

In what time is the other eye operated on?

In the case of ICL, RLE and PRELEX, the other eye is usually operated on 1 week after the first surgery. If you have a really important reason for ..