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The Visian ICL is a phakic intraocular lens placed behind the iris, in front of the natural lens in the eye. The soft, flexible nature of the Visian ICL allows it to be injected into the eye through a very small incision. Typically, the incision is self-sealing and stitches are not required.

Quality of Vision
The Visian ICL offers unparalleled quality of vision. Two unique factors help explain this superior optical performance. First, the Visian ICL is made of Collamer - a soft, flexible lens material that contains a small amount of collagen - making the lens extremely biocompatible for a lifetime of clear vision. Second, the lens is placed inside of the eye, where it continues to focus light accurately without any maintenance required.

Safety
Implantation of the VisianICL is an outpatient procedure at The Surgical Suites. A small incision (a few millimeters) is made to allow the insertion of the lens. The lens unfolds in the eye and is positioned between the iris and the natural lens where it stays indefinitely. Currently these lenses are approved to correct only nearsightedness. If you have astigmatism, or if there is any additional refractive error preventing you from obtaining optimum corrected vision, laser refractive surgery or limbal relaxing incisions can be performed to correct astigmatism.

Advanced Lens Material
The Visian ICL is made of Collamer, an advanced lens material that has unique properties. Collamer transmits light and reduces reflections that can interfere with vision, so you see clearly. Made of a copolymer and collagen, Collamer is also highly biocompatible. It allows the Visian ICL to rest quietly in position while accurately correcting vision. Collamer is the only lens material made with collagen - the best choice for a lens that is going to remain inside your body for a lifetime.

Removable
The Visian ICL does not alter any structures within the eye or on the cornea. If necessary, it can be removed from the eye by a simple procedure.

Invisible and Undetectable
You won't be able to see the Visian ICL in your eye, and neither will anybody else. Exceptional quality of vision will be the only reminder that you have had 21st century vision correction.

Excellent For a Wide Range of Vision Correction needs
Anyone seeking clear vision may be a candidate for the Visian ICL, including patients with extreme or special vision correction needs.

To discover all Visian ICL can offer, simply call us at 808-591-9911 to schedule a consultation.  or click on the link below to learn more!

Remember! Every patient is unique. Please contact Dr. Jenkins if you would like more information.

Phakic IOLs - Lens implants correct nearsightedness without laser surgery

Phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) are devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to correct nearsightedness or farsightedness. They are one of several options for people who are not candidates for LASIK or laser refractive vision correction. Patients who are very nearsighted or whose corneas are too thin are especially good candidates for what is called refractive lens exchange or phakic intraocular lens.

An IOL is a microscopic lens surgically placed inside your eye to correct certain vision problems or conditions of the eye. The most common type of IOL is implanted during cataract surgery. It’s called a "pseudophakic intraocular lens" because it replaces your natural lens.

With the use of a Phakic IOL, your own natural lens is left in place. It is placed in the eye like a permanent contact lens, but in the eye, not over it. Phakic IOLs are made of different materials and may be placed in various parts of the eye. The strength of each lens varies and is determined by careful measurements.

Verisyse™ Phakic IOL
A Verisyse IOL™ is placed in front of the iris or the colored part of the eye. The lens attaches to the iris and is known as an iris-fixated lens. This lens design has been used in Europe for nearly two decades. During that time, more than 175,000 phakic refractive procedures were performed using the Verisyse™ design.