Presbyopia is the normal age-related change in the eye that makes reading fine print difficult, which usually becomes noticeable from early 40s onwards. This is why people require reading glasses or multifocal spectacles from their mid forties onwards.
Presbyopic ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens for Presbyopia) is a solution to refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia) for those who wish to be free from spectacles and contact lenses. ICL is a very small lens implant (diameter between 11.0 to 14.0mm). The lens is inserted into the eye through an incision and is placed behind the iris, in front of your natural crystalline lens. It is made from reinforced hybrid acrylic material to ensure excellent long term performance and it cannot be rejected by the body.
Presbyopic ICL can make you independent of spectacles for both distance and near vision, while retaining your own natural crystalline lens. It is therefore suitable for patients between age 40 and 55. Those aged 60 and above may consider a refractive lens exchange (RLE) procedure instead, also known as cataract surgery, as cataract may develop afterwards (depending on individuals)
Presbyopic ICL is inserted into the eye through an incision and is placed behind the iris, in front of your natural crystalline lens. It is made from reinforced hybrid acrylic material to ensure excellent long term performance and biocompatibility to the human body, so it will not cause an adverse allergic reaction after implantation. The lens is customized according to the size and refractive error (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia) of each eye and is available in a wide power range.
Two tiny holes at the optical zone margin ensures that the intraocular pressure in the eye is maintained at a normal level (10-21 mmHg). These holes are placed at the upper part of the lens to avoid glare or scattering of light due to the holes.
