ICL (EVO) Implantation
- Dr Khalil Eye Clinic
- Procedures
- Vision Correction
- ICL Implantation
For higher levels of short- or long-sightedness or if the cornea is not suitable to get the best outcome of lasik vision correction, phakic lens implantation become the procedure of choice. There are several options for this kind of treatment. Though the costier, the ICL has been demonstrated to obtain better visual outcomes compared to Lasik for higher dgrees of errors. Long term data has confirmed safety and long term success of ICL Implantation.
The ICL (implanted contact lens, implantable collamer lens) is a synthetic lens to be implanted over the normal human lens (phakic intraocular lens). It is implanted into the posterior chamber, between the iris and the eye's own natural lens. The ICL is capable of correcting a wide range of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism without the removal of corneal tissue.
As the ICL is tiny and soft, it can be folded up so small that it can be injected into the eye in seconds through a tiny self sealing opening. Once injected, the ICL unfolds into position in the liquid between the iris and natural lens. ICL corrects the eyesight usually without any further treatment being necessary (the ICL can also be removed or replaced, if required, in another simple procedure).
The ICL provides very predictable refractive outcomes and best quality of vision due to its placement inside the eye, as well as its optical performance. The lens is made of a superior lens material called Collamer® which provides unparalleled biocompatibility and is accepted by the eyes as not being a ‘foreign tissue’. This means that the body does not react or reject the ICL as a foreign body. Other special features of Collamer are its optical clarity and the flexibility and elasticity that allow it to be folded up and then to recover its correct shape in the liquid inside the eye. This lens has been successfully used since 1993, and still have undergone significant improvements since then.
The ICL is very useful in cases of high myopia (short sightedness) or when there is no enough thickness in the cornea to perform a safe successful lasik eye surgery. ICL operation is performed on an outpatient basis, which means that you leave the same day of the operation. Please note that someone will have to drive the patient to and from surgery. A light, topical or local anesthetic is administered and there is very little discomfort and normally no pain associated with the procedure. Some drops or perhaps oral medication may be prescribed and a visit is usually scheduled the day after surgery
I would like to thank DR,Ahmed for the amazing treatment while doing my surgery . you are the most trustful doctor one can ever meet . I can't find words to describe how much you were caring , patient and helpful. I was so reassured and secure because I know that I am in the hands of honest . the best decision I have ever taken is to make the surgery with you, thank to God and you Dr, Ahmed I can see clearly now. you are a great doctor . thank u so so much . May God bless you
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Heba
Thank you for your prompt response and the help that you gave to my eyes. You always have a quick solution to any problem. What an excellent level of service for your patients!
I wish to convey my most sincere gratitude for the opportunity to have you perform the Lasik procedure for me. I could not have imagined any better care, patience and understanding, pre and post surgery, than that which I received from your team..
..... because of your distinguished care of my condition in the past 3 years, my chronic diseases have been controlled, and thanks to your dextrous hands, you performed my cataract operations, and I could resume my favorite hobby of reading, and I could..... .
I can really recommend Dr Khalil, he did an amazing work on my eyes and really changed my life, I wasn’t expecting such great results and my only regret is that I should have done it before! Thank you so much Doctor for what you did to me.
I would like to thank Dr Ahmed for the amazing treatment while doing my surgery. You are the most trustful doctor one can ever meet. I can't find words to describe how much you were caring , patient and helpful.
Years after having her congenital glaucoma operated and treated successfully by Dr Khalil, Menna; one best friend of the Clinic, is paying a visit to her friend Ahmad Khalil with a present she carefully chose..
I was really impressed with the personal and caring approach, from my initial consultation, through the Lasik surgery, and afterwards from Dr. Khalil. I would definitely recommend Dr. Khalil’s clinic to anyone who is considering LASIK treatment and is concerned about getting a high quality service and personal approach
Thank you very much for your rapid response and having done the operation in such a short time
Highly appreciate the wonderful unobstructed vision, very necessary to my diving career.
..but after meeting Dr. Ahmed Khalil I knew I was in safe hands. My surgery was performed last week and today I sit infront of my laptop thanking Allah and Dr. Khalil for giving me such clear vision. .... You are not only a great doctor but a great human being too
had for many years, a difficult case of long-standing cataract, which got hardened over the years, dislocated from its place, a situation very tough to treat. Her eye doctor in Nigeria referred her to Dr Khalil, where she had her eye operations successfully , went home, seeing well for the first time in long ..
..Grateful for having my Cataract operation with lens implantation inside the eye, done by the skilfull eye surgeon, Dr Ahmad Khalil