Visian ICL

You probably already know that not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK. But did you know there is an option for near-sighted adults that can still allow you to see clearly without contacts or eyeglasses?

Rather than adjusting your natural lens, Visian ICL is a lens which is placed over the front of your eye's natural lens, adjusting the refraction of light to help you see clearly. Other lenses have been used for older adults (over the age of 45), but Visian ICL is specifically for younger adults between the ages of 21 and 45 who may not be good candidates for traditional LASIK.

ICL stands for Implantable Collamer® Lens, a hypoallergenic material that is safe for use in the eye. Unlike a contact, which sits on top of the eye, Visian ICL is inserted under a flap in the eye, so you will not be able to feel it like you would contacts. Also, if your vision changes in the future, Dr. Carter can replace the ICL with a new lens to adjust for the change.

You can learn more about Visian ICL at the Carter Eye Center in Dallas by emailing Dr. Carter. If you have been told LASIK isn't a good option for you, Visian ICL may be the right choice.