• 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 anaesthetic 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?

  Cataract surgery 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 for lifetime.

• What to avoid after surgery?

  • ･ Patient should avoid rigorous exercise and activities that require heavy lifting for a couple of weeks to avoid
    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 bathe/shower after surgery?

  After surgery, it’s important to avoid washing your hair or face by yourself for at least one week. However, you can safely take a shower or bath 24 hours after your surgery, as long as you only wash the parts of your body below your neck. Be careful to avoid getting soap or water in your eyes, and use a clean washcloth and normal tap water to clean any secretions from your lashes or the corners of your eyes.

Refractive Surgery (ICL)

• What is ICL in eye surgery?

  Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) is a new intraocular lens that can be implanted into the eye without removing the natural lens. This lens is an excellent choice for patients with short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.

• Is ICL better than LASIK?

  The reason why ICL is better than LASIK is that it can treat myopia from +3.0 D to -20 D. Also, ICL is 100% biocompatible, absorbs harmful UV rays and is designed to function in accordance with your body.

• Who is not eligible for ICL?

  ICL surgery may not be a good choice if you fall into any of these categories: You are pregnant or breastfeeding. You are younger than 18 years old. If you are over 40 years old, you can choose presbyopia ICL.

• What kind of surgery is ICL?

  ICL surgery (Implantable Contact Lens) is an alternative to Lasik. During the procedure, an eye surgeon who is specially trained implants contact lenses permanently into your eye.

• How long can ICL last?

  The ICL is intended to stay in place and last indefinitely. You have no need for reading glasses or contact lenses anymore and can live worry-free when it comes to your vision quality. Completely Reversible – Should the need arise, the ICL can 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, eyedrops, to numb the eyes.

• How long is vision blurry after ICL?

  You should plan to avoid strenuous activity for 48 hours. Until all the drops wear off, your vision may be blurry, however, most patients 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?

  Avoid swimming for 1month, hot tubs for 2 weeks, and water sports for 1month after surgery. hours, and after that not until you feel comfortable with your level of vision. Many people experience blurriness or haziness for the first 3 to 5 days after surgery. Do not lift more than 20 lbs or bend past your waist for five days.

• Can you swim with ICL?

  For the first month, you should be careful to not touch your eyes for any reason and patients should avoid getting sweat, dust or smoke in their eyes. It is also better to avoid swimming for one weeks, but with care, there is usually no problem with showers after one week.

• Can you cry after ICL surgery?

  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?

  Young patients who are unsuitable for laser vision correction are often offered ICL implantation. This is because ICLs can correct a wider range of spectacle prescriptions than laser vision correction, and may be a safer option if you have pre-existing cornea or eye surface problems

• Does ICL eye surgery hurt?

  Patients will not experience pain during procedure. A small instrument will be placed between eyelids to prevent blinking. The customized lens is folded into a special injector. An ophthalmologist will make a small incision (sized 2.5 mm) in the cornea to insert the ICL.