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Carolina Eye Associates Vision Correction Services

The Visian Implantable Collamer Lens for NearsightednessImplantable Contact Lens

Questions? Call Carolina Eye Associates Information Services at 910.295.1501 or 800.733.9355Visit us at www.carolinaeye.com or email info@carolinaeye.com • www.visianinfo.com

part, and then the lens is then pre-cisely placed behind the iris.

How long can it stay in the eye?The Visian ICL is intended to remainin place without maintenance. If itbecomes necessary, for any reason,it can be easily removed by your eyesurgeon.

Can the ICL be felt?The Visian ICL is not usually noticedby the patient once it is implanted.It does not attach to any tissues with-in the eye and does not move afterit implanted.

Do you offer any financingoptions?Yes. Carolina Eye Associates offersthe services of CareCredit, NorthAmerica’s leading patient paymentprogram. CareCredit offers severalpayment options including thepopular 3 and 6 month no-interestplans.

What is my next step?Your next step to clearer vision is aphone call away. Call us at910.295.1501 or 800.733.9355 toschedule a consultation or for moreinformation on the ICL and othervision-correction options offered atCarolina Eye Associates.

The Visian ICL offers the freedomfrom nearsightedness without havingto fuss with glasses or contacts.The ICL is inserted into the eye dur-ing a short surgical procedure. UnlikeLASIK, the ICL does not permanent-ly change the shape of the eye. Thelens offers high-definition vision, soit is a great choice for patients withactive lifestyles.The ICL provides excellent and sta-ble outcomes with the satisfactionrate among patients exceeding 99%.

Who is a candidate for the ICL?The best candidates for the VisianICL are between the ages of 21 and45, with moderate to severe near-sightedness. It is preferable thepatient has not had any previous eyesurgery or history of eye disease.

What are the advantages?The lens is capable of correcting awide range of nearsightedness with-out the need to remove corneal tissue(like LASIK). The ICL providespredictable results and quality ofvision due to its position inside theeye. The lens is made of a biocom-patible lens material called Collamerwhich is well tolerated by the eye.

What if my vision changes?If there are major changes in yourvision, the Visian ICL can easily beremoved and replaced, or another

procedure can be done at any time.With the ICL, one can still wearglasses or contact lenses if necessaryand may even be able to have LASIKor another refractive procedure tofully correct their vision.

Does the ICL dry out or get dirtylike a contact lens?No. The Visian ICL is designed toremain in place within the eye with-out maintenance. An yearlyexamination by your eye surgeon isrecommended to make sure that ev-erything is unchanged and welltolerated.

Can the ICL be seen?No. Because the ICL is placed be-hind the iris, neither you, nor anobserver will be able to see the lensin place. Only a trained professionalcan see that the ICL is in place.

What is involved in the procedure?The ICL implant surgery takes about15 minutes and is performed on anoutpatient basis. One to two weeksprior to surgery, your doctor willmake a small opening in your iriswith a laser to allow fluid to passbetween the lens and front chamberof the eye.On the day of surgery, you will begiven a sedative to relax you andthen receive numbing drops. A mi-croscopic incision is made where thewhite of your eye meets the colored