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What is Visian ICL?

Visian ICL is a surgical process by which implantable lenses are placed in the eye to permanently correct myopia (nearsightedness). Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lenses) is a fast, safe option for people who are looking to eliminate the need for glasses. (Learn more about the advantages of VisianICL and cost of Visian ICL) Visian ICL helps you regain sharp, crisp images that may not be possible with traditional...

Procedure of Visian ICL

If you have trouble with reading and want to ditch your glasses for good, Visian ICL might be a good solution for you. Visian ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) eye surgery is an alternative to other procedures like LASIK or PRK vision correction. It is used to treat moderate to high myopia (nearsightedness). You are an ideal candidate for Visian ICL eye surgery if you are between the ages of 21 and 45 and have had...

Visian ICL Recovery

Similar to LASIK or other vision correction procedures, STAAR Visian ICL surgery has minimal recovery time. In fact, most patients report being able to resume normal activities the same night as their surgery. The risk of complications is low, yet some surgeons will only perform Visian ICL on one eye at a time. At the 5th Avenue Eye Center, however, Dr. Ilan Cohen was the first surgeon in the New York City area to...

Cost of Visian ICL

Visian ICL eye surgery is a corrective procedure that can effectively cure myopia (nearsightedness). During this procedure, an eye surgeon will implant a Collamer lens directly behind the iris in order to correct vision issues with objects at close range. This procedure is about twice the cost of LASIK vision correction surgery, but it is often the only option for people who don’t qualify for LASIK or other...

Visian ICL vs. LASIK

Two of the most popular vision correction surgeries available today are Visian ICL (Implantable Contact Lenses) and LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis). Dr. Ilan Cohen can help you determine which procedure is best for your unique vision. Each procedure accomplishes specific goals and just because you’re a candidate for one doesn’t mean that you qualify for the other and vice versa. To best understand...

Visian ICL FAQ

Vision correction surgery is one of the most popular and safest procedures available today. In particular, Visian ICL eye surgery is a solution for myopia that has helped hundreds of thousands of people see life more clearly without the need for glasses. If you’re considering Visian ICL surgery, here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.s) that many potential patients have: 1. What Is Visian...

Advantages of Visian ICL

STAAR Surgical’s Visian ICL vision correction surgery is a permanent solution for those suffering from myopia (nearsightedness). The goal of Visian ICL eye surgery is to provide patients with implantable lenses that deliver high definition images that are clear and crisp at any distance. Other advantages of this type of eye surgery include: Sharp visual clarity in addition to acuity (20/20 vision) Short procedure...