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If you need vision correction, then you may be wondering what your choices are for eye surgery. While LASIK is one option, you have a number of other choices for restoring the clarity of your vision. Keep reading to learn all about Visian ICL, one of the eye surgery options you can choose from.
Visian ICL is a permanent corrective lens that is placed in the eye and provides a high-definition vision that is unlike anything you will experience without the procedure. This eye surgery is like a combination of contact lenses and laser eye surgery, but without the downsides of each option.
How Does It Work?
- Your eye surgeon or vision specialist will make a slit between the layers of your eye, and place the unique collagen and polymer, or Collamer, corrective lens in the eye. It acts like a disposable contact lens, but it is fitted inside the eye for individualized results. The position of the lens within the eye makes it invisible to both the wearer and people looking at the eye, and gives it stability without interfering with the eye's normal movements and actions.
How Quickly Will You See Results?
- The procedure itself takes only about 15 minutes, so it is a short vision correction surgery. Once the Visian ICL is in place, the results will be noticeable right away. The clarity of the results are almost instantaneous, earning this eye correction procedure the “Wow!” factor.
Who Can Have Visian ICL?
- One of the major benefits of Visian ICL is that a wide range of people can benefit from the procedure. People with and without astigmatism can have this procedure. It can also treat a wider range of refractive errors. Even people who aren't candidates for other laser eye correction procedures can have this surgery.
In Boston, you can trust the experts at Boston Eye Group for all your laser vision correction procedures. We offer LASIK and Visian ICL, so you can have the vision you've always wanted. To schedule an appointment today, call our offices at (617) 566-0062.
Last updated 11 months ago
If you believe that LASIK is the best option for restoring your vision, then it is important to find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure. While LASIK is an excellent option for many people, you could wind up doing additional harm to your vision by choosing the wrong procedure.
As this video explains, you must meet certain criteria to be a good candidate for this laser eye surgery. You should have stable vision, have no infections or injuries to the eye, and not have certain diseases. You also should not be pregnant or nursing a baby on the day of your surgery.
In Boston, you can depend on the experienced eye care specialists at Boston Eye Group for all your laser vision correction procedures. We can help you determine whether or not you are a good candidate for LASIK. Call us today at (617) 566-0062 to schedule an appointment.
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If you are having LASIK to correct your vision, then you need to be informed before your procedure. It is crucial that you sit down and ask questions before your laser eye surgery appointment. Here are three questions you should ask before you decide to undergo the LASIK procedure:
- What Kind of Results Can I Expect? Before you have your eye surgery, it is a good idea to know what kind of outcome you can reasonably expect. Your individual eye condition, your personal vision, and your unique vision needs will all determine the exact tuning of the laser for your eye surgery. Each of these aspects will also play a role in determining your outcome. Ask your vision specialist or eye surgeon to help you understand your expected success after your LASIK procedure.
- How Many LASIK Procedures Have You Done on People Like Me? Ask your eye surgeon about his or her experience with cases that are similar to yours so that you'll know what kind of outcome to expect. The more experience your eye surgeon has with people whose eye conditions are similar to yours, the smoother your procedure will go, and the better your results will be. Experience is essential for the best outcome in any surgical procedure.
- How Long Before I See Full Results? As soon as you are done with your procedure, you won't have the clear vision that you can expect in a few days or weeks, although there will be a marked improvement right away. You may experience problems with your night vision for as long as a year, but after a year, the odds of that issue continuing will be minimal. Full results for you will be different from full results for someone else, as the success of laser vision correction surgery depends on the degree of the vision problem before surgery.
If you need LASIK eye surgery in Boston, visit Boston Laser. We offer the laser vision correction procedures you need to see your world clearly. To schedule an appointment with our eye specialists, call (617) 566-0062 today.
Last updated 11 months ago
From Laser Eye Surgery to intraocular lens implants, there are a number of ways we can help you improve your vision. Visit the links below to learn more about possible treatment solutions, and then call us at (617) 566-0062 to make an appointment. At Boston Laser, we have some of the most experience LASIK surgeons in Boston!
- What is a multifocal intraocular lens implant? Find out with this review from ReZoomIOL.com.
- This abstract from PubMed.gov discusses the evaluation of refractive error measurements using the WaveScan WaveFront system.
- Check out this link from ModernMedicine.com to learn how WaveFront technology improves vision.
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Originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce visual distortions, WaveScan technology is now an essential tool used in the field of ophthalmology and laser eye surgery. WaveScan technology is now used to measure imperfections of the eye that are immeasurable using the standard methods for contact lenses and prescription eyeglasses.
The WaveFront System
- The WaveScan WaveFront system is an ophthalmic instrument used by laser eye surgeons to create a custom-tailored correction map of the eye by measuring the wavefront aberrations and level of refractive error. Utilizing a Hartmann-Shack wavefront sensor, this technology is used to diagnose regular or sphero-cylindrical refractive errors as well as irregularities of the eye that lead to blurry vision.
Advantages of WaveScan
- Unlike other measurement methods, WaveScan WaveFront technology can identify and measure imperfections with up to 25 times more accuracy. This information is then transcribed into a specific set of instructions to ensure optimal precision and control during laser vision correction surgery.
- In addition to providing for customized laser vision correction, the WaveScan WaveFront system offers difference maps that allow surgeons to track the changes of the eye for use during preoperative and postsurgical comparisons. This technology also provides Fourier-based wavelength algorithms to deliver information on the wavefront error with the highest resolution available. Furthermore, these algorithms use more data points in order to create an optimal shape, and can also use all of the data taken from any pupil shape.
If you are tired of relying on contacts or eyeglasses to correct your vision, it may be time to seek the care of an experienced laser eye surgeon. Let the ophthalmologists and LASIK surgeons with Boston Laser improve your vision by contacting us at (617) 566-0062. We also offer cataract surgery using intraocular implants, treatment for glaucoma, and general eye care services.
