Lens Implantation Procedure


Before you undergo lens implant procedure, the eye surgeon will need to determine the strength of the lens required.  One week prior to the surgery you will be required to attend the clinic, and two small holes are made in the iris.  These holes may be made with a laser.  This is a preventative measure, which is done to insure that the ICL does not interfere with the flow of fluid through the pupil, which can cause other problems.

The procedure involves a day visit to the clinic and the surgery itself takes between fifteen and thirty minutes.  Like with most refractive surgeries, anaesthetic drops are placed in the eye to reduce or eliminate any discomfort, although discomfort is usually minimal.  This means that you will be awake during the surgery but will not feel any pain.  Antibiotic drops can also prevent infection in the eye.  Lenses are often placed at different times in order to allow for infection control and rejection of the lens.  The implantation involves placing a small incision in the side of the cornea and slipping the lens in front of the natural eye lens.  This is a fast procedure and a protective pad is then placed over the eye to prevent infection. 

You will not be able to drive following surgery and care at home is advisable for the first 24 hours, immediately following the procedure.  The results will begin to take effect within a couple of days but improvement can be noticed immediately.  Most people return to work within 2 weeks.  You will be required to attend the clinic the day after the surgery and after a few weeks, to ensure that everything is okay.

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