• Cataract Surgery
• Refractive Surgery (ICL)

Cataract Surgery

• How long does Cataract surgery procedure take?

  Cataract surgery procedure may takes up to 20-30 minutes under local anesthetic and you should be able to go home on the same day.

• Can Cataract Surgery Be Performed On Both Eyes At The Same Time?

  If you have cataracts in both eyes, surgery is performed on one eye, and after a few days or a few weeks later, surgery on second eye can be performed. This allows the first eye to recover and your vision in that eye to stabilize before surgery is performed on the other eye.

• How long is the Cataract Surgery Recovery time?

  For Cataract surgery, it typically lasts around 8 weeks for full recovery. During the recovery period. you will likely to have several follow-up appointments with your eye doctor to ensure proper healing.

• How long do lens implants usually last?

  The lens that has been implanted is designed to stay in place and not move permanently for a lifetime.

• What to avoid after surgery?

  • ･ Patient should avoid rigorous exercises and activities that require heavy lifting for a couple of weeks to prevent complications on the operated eye and lower the chance of increasing eye pressure.
  • ･ Avoid rubbing and touching your eye.
  • ･ Patients should avoid bending their body so low that their head is below their waist.

• Can I take a bath/shower after surgery?

  Washing the hair and face is not allowed for 1 week after the surgery. Avoid getting water, soap, and shampoo from getting into your eyes to prevent infection. Taking a shower is allowed as long as the water does not stream from your hair into your eyes. We recommend to: – Use a handheld shower head to wash starting only from the neck, going down. – Use gentle wipes or washcloth to carefully clean your face. Avoid wiping or dabbing the eye area. – You may have your hair washed professionally at a salon 1 days after surgery. Gently hold a washcloth over your eyes to prevent water or shampoo from getting into them while you are laying down.

Refractive Surgery (ICL)

• What is ICL in eye surgery?

  Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) is a new intraocular lens that can be implanted into the eye permanently without removing the natural lens. The lens is used to correct a wide range of visual problems including farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism.

• Is ICL better than LASIK?

  Unlike LASIK, ICL is a new technology that corrects vision problems without reshaping or removal of any corneal tissue. This makes it an excellent choice over LASIK as the lenses can produce ultra-clear, sharp vision, offers UV protection, often produce better night vision results, and the procedure is also reversible, should there ever be a need. ICL can also correct a wider range of prescription or refractive error and is suitable even for thin and irregular corneas unlike LASIK.

• Who is not eligible for ICL?

  ICL surgery is generally a great option for most patients. Those who are not eligible for the surgery include pregnant/breastfeeding patients, with existing eye disease/s such as glaucoma or cataract, and those with existing health condition/s that may hamper the healing process. Patients will undergo a comprehensive screening process to ensure that they are suitable for the surgery.

• How long can ICL last?

  The ICL is intended to stay in place and last indefinitely. Should the need arise, the ICL can easily be removed or replaced.

• What is the success rate of ICL surgery?

  The success rate of ICL ranks high, with a satisfaction rate of 99.9%. With Lasik surgery. the cornea of the eye is reshaped which can take a bit more time. With ICL, no need exists to reshape the cornea since the implantable lens is simply implanted in the eye.

• How long does it take for ICL surgery?

  ICL eye surgery is done in the office as an outpatient procedure. In the hands of an experienced ICL surgeon, the surgery takes about 5-10 minutes per eye. This is about the same time that is needed to perform LASIK surgery. ICL eye surgery is done with a local anesthetic drops, to numb the eyes.

• How long is vision blurry after ICL?

  Right after your ICL surgery, patients may experience some discomfort, mild pain, and blurred vision. This is entirely normal and lasts for few hours up to 48 hours. However, most patients can see well the next day.

• Is ICL similar to cataract surgery?

  Unlike cataract surgery, which requires the removal of the eye’s lens, ICL surgery involves the placement of an IOL (intraocular lens) in front of the patient’s natural lens so that the 2 lenses can work together to correct the person’s refractive errors.

• Can I shower after ICL?

  You cannot take a bath or shower on the day after ICL surgery. You can take a shower below the neck from after ICL surgery. You will be able to wash your face and hair from 1 week after the ICL surgery.

• What should I not do after ICL?

  Be careful not to touch/rub your eyes for one week. Wear the protective eye patch for one week to prevent unconscious eye rubbing during sleep. Make sure to follow the prescribed medications and guidelines after the surgery.

• Can you swim with ICL?

  Contact sports and other physical activities with risk of eye infection or injury such as swimming and diving is not allowed for up to 1 month after the surgery. Your doctor will advise you on your 1 month postoperative check if you are cleared for swimming and other sports.

• If I cry after the ICL surgery, will the lens inside my eye get displaced?

  No, that’s not true. IOL/lens displacement can occur only due to a forceful injury or rubbing or punching to the eye. Crying will not displace the lens

• Who is a candidate for ICL surgery?

  The best candidates for ICLs are between the ages of 18 and 40, with moderate to severe nearsightedness, a stable glasses prescription, in good health, no eye disease, and who have had no previous eye surgery. For over 40 years old, we have a presbyopia ICL. ICLs function like contact lenses to correct refractive error.

• Why do people get ICL?

  ICL is often positioned as an excellent option for patients who do not qualify for LASIK; however, ICL is not only for those patients. In fact, ICL can correct a wide range of refractive errors, and goes beyond the limitations of other procedures such as LASIK. Studies have shown that ICL offers the best quality of vision and offers more benefits for patients out of all the refractive procedures

• Does ICL eye surgery hurt?

  The surgery is generally pain free as anesthetic eye drops is used to numb the eye. You may experience mild soreness after surgery, but these symptoms will mostly resolve within a few hours.