Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) at B and VIIT Eye Center

PIOL or, Phakic intraocular lens, is a modern vision correction surgery technique that was developed for patients who are not good candiates for laser surgery, like LASEK, LASIK, or SMILE. PIOL is an implantable lens in the eye. You can almost think of it as having your contacts surgically and permanently implanted into your eyes.

As with all vision correction surgeries you will need to undergo a thorough eye examination first. The reason for this is that some patients may be better suited to get LASEK, LASIK, or maybe even SMILE. And this can only be determined after undergoing the eye examination which is then studied by an ophthalmologist in order to make a recommendation.

Once the eye examination is complete, the doctor might recommend PIOL as your best opion. This is usually the case for patients who cannot undergo laser eye surgery due to extremely high myopia or astigmatism, individuals with very thin corneas maybe even people who might be scared of laser eye surgery (even though it is ABSOLUTELY safe).

Before surgery, the doctor will use numbing eye drops which will reduce any discomfort you might beel during the procedure. Drops are also used to dialate the pupil. Once your eyes are ready, you will lie down on your back and the ophthalmologist will begin the implantation process. The lens can be implanted either just in front of or just behind the pupil. This is determined by the doctor before the procedure. The PIOL lens is rolled up and inserted into the eye. Once it is inserted, the ophthalmologist will move it around to make sure it is in the correct position. The entire process take around 30 minutes for both eyes and will be over before you even know it. Usually vision improves immediately after the procedure.

EVO+ ICL

As the optical zone enlarges, it reduces the light spread at night that could happen after the surgery. Moreover, with the hole in the center of the lens, it is possible to achieve a natural aqueous flow without any iridectomy.

Toric EVO+ ICL for astigmatism correction

EVO+ICL, manufactured by STAAR Surgical Company in the US, is made of a biocompatible Collamer material that works in harmony with your eye for long-lasting vision correction and it has a proven history for over 20 years, more than 1 million clients have used it globally.

What's expected at B&VIIT Eye Center

- Examination + surgery possible in one day (depending on stock availability)

- Accurate astigmatism correction through 3D CT scans

- Conveniently corrects astigmatism through ICL implantation

- B&VIIT AI system predicts the lens size for customized surgery option.

These are allowed to proceed after the ICS surgery:

3 days post-op

- Face wash using soap or cleanser, skin care, skin makeup, shampoo

1 week post-op

- Light exercise including jogging and stretching

2 weeks post-op

- Drinking alcohol, smoking, public sauna or sauna

1 month post-op

- Strenuous exercise including boxing and ball game, hair perm & dyeing, eye makeup