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Baltimore, Maryland 21202
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Baltimore, MD 21236
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Dr. Sheri Rowen and the staff of her Baltimore LASIK office are proud to offer STAAR’s® Visian ICL™ to our patients. The lenses are used to correct high levels of nearsightedness. This exciting new technology offers a solution for patients who are ineligible for LASIK vision correction surgery. The lenses provide high definition vision without the hassle of glasses or removable contacts. Dr. Rowen is a Baltimore Visian ICL™ specialist and has helped many patients who had high levels of myopia and did not qualify for LASIK. In the web page below, Dr. Rowen describes the Visian ICL™ and how they can be used to correct vision.
To learn more, contact our practice today.
The Implantable Contact Lens placement is a new treatment alternative for patients who experience moderate to severe myopia. The implants function in the same manner as traditional contact lenses; however, they work from the inside of the eye to redirect light for better focusing power. The plastic lenses are placed behind the cornea, directly in front of the natural lens. They are invisible to the naked eye, and feel completely natural, almost as if they are not even there.
They are meant to reduce or eliminate dependency on glasses or contacts. They offer a safe and effective alternative to surgery, and have been shown to dramatically reduce the need for glasses or contacts.
Approximately one quarter of all candidates is ineligible for laser eye correction because their cornea is too thin and irregular, or their prescription level is so high that it falls outside of the treatment range. While these patients may not qualify for l aser correction surgery, they can often receive implantable lenses at our practice. These lenses have several key advantages for patients with severe vision problems. While other procedures like laser surgery are permanent and irreversible, the lenses implanted at our practice can be removed if complications occur, or if a cataract develops later on. These lenses can produce what many patients describe as a better quality of vision.
The lenses are appropriate for individuals of age 21 or over, with a prescription range of -3 to -20 diopters. The lenses are not suitable for patients who are over 60 years of age, or developing cataracts.
To find out if you are a candidate, contact our Cosmetic Center.
The procedures are performed on an outpatient basis at an approved surgical facility. The entire procedure takes approximately 20-30 minutes. Prior to implantation, drops are placed in the eye to reduce pupil size, and the patient receives a local anesthetic. A small incision is made along the side of the cornea, and the lens is slipped between the iris and the cornea. The implant is centered and gently attached to the iris. Finally, the incision is closed with stitches.
Visian ICL™: What to Expect Following Surgery
Recovery from the implant procedure at our practice will take a few days. To maximize safety, only one lens is implanted at a time. We generally allow 2 weeks of recovery time between each procedure.
They have an extremely high success rate at our practice. The majority of our patients achieve 20/40 vision or better following the implant surgery. Because we require that the candidates have a stable prescription prior to implantation, the lenses rarely have to be replaced. However, if a significant change in vision does occur, the lenses could be removed and exchanged with new lenses.
Complications are rare. During your consultation at our practice, we will discuss all possible side effects, and answer any further questions you have about the lenses. If cataracts should develop following the implantation, the lens will have to be removed. The patient can proceed with cataract surgery, where we will replace the natural lens of the eye , which will correct the cataract as well as the myopia.
To find out more, contact our vision center today.