Expert ICL Surgery in Melbourne
Dr Edward Roufail has been performing high-precision ICL surgery in Melbourne for years. If you’ve been told you’re unsuitable for laser eye surgery, implantable Collamer lenses may be for you. With extensive training in all refractive procedures, Dr Roufail brings his expertise and experience to offer a better alternative to glasses and contact lenses.
What is ICL Surgery?
ICL stands for implantable collamer or contact lens. ICL surgery is for Melbourne patients whose corneal thicknesses or high prescriptions render them unsuitable for the more common techniques of cornea-based laser refractive surgery, including LASIK and PRK.
The implant is made of a biocompatible material designed to mimic the natural properties of your eye’s crystalline lens. This implantable lens is inserted between the coloured iris and your eye’s natural lens, providing an effective solution to correcting your refractive error without requiring glasses or conventional contact lenses.
Dr Roufail provides high-definition ICL to his Melbourne clients in cutting-edge facilities across multiple locations.
The ICL Surgery Procedure
ICL surgery in Melbourne is usually performed under a topical eyedrop anaesthetic. Depending on which type of implantable Collamer lens he’s using, Dr Roufail may first perform a quick laser procedure known as a peripheral iridotomy to help manage your eye pressures prior to inserting the actual ICL. His Melbourne clinics are fully equipped with the latest technology to perform all these necessary interventions.
Once your eyes have been prepared for the surgery, a small incision of approximately 3mm is made in your cornea. You may also have two other tiny incisions created in the cornea to further prevent eye pressure increases during your operation.
The implantable Collamer lens is then inserted into the eye through the incision and allowed to unfurl just in front of the iris. Using other manual tools, Dr Roufail then carefully tucks the implant beneath the iris. The final position of the ICL should be behind the iris, in front of the lens. With this implant being calculated to correct your eye’s prescription, you no longer need to depend on glasses or contact lenses. Dr Roufail can offer ICL to his Melbourne patients with myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), and astigmatism.
Book your appointment with Dr Roufail for all your comprehensive eyecare needs.
Dr Edward Roufail brings high-precision ICL to Melbourne with years of experience and training. He is passionate about providing freedom from the inconvenience of glasses and contacts to all his patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my prescription eligible for implantable Collamer lenses?
The benefit of ICL surgery is the extended range of treatable prescriptions, which extends much further than laser eye surgery procedures such as LASIK, PRK, and SMILE. Though each patient will need to be assessed on an individual basis, the general treatable range for ICL surgery is myopia between -3.00 to -20.00 dioptres (D), hyperopia from +0.50 to +10.00D, and astigmatism up to -6.00D.
What other eligibility criteria do I need to meet?
Dr Roufail will also want to ensure that your prescription has been stable for at least the preceding year and you’re not approaching presbyopia, the natural age-related decline in near-focusing ability. Patients who suffer from vision loss due to an untreatable eye condition may be recommended against undergoing ICL surgery as there will be limited benefits.
Where does Dr Roufail perform ICL surgery in Melbourne?
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Note: Surgical or invasive procedures carry inherent risks. As part of our standard practice, we thoroughly discuss these risks during the consent process before any surgical procedure. Your understanding and comfort are our utmost priority.
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