Vasan Hosp introduces Implantable/Toric contact lenses

Kozhikode, Nov 8 (UNI) The Vasan Eye Care Hospital has introduced sophisticated Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL) and Toric Implantable Contact Lenses (TICL) for high myopic patients, who cannot undergo laser correction.

Talking to the media here today, chief refractic surgeon Shaju Asokan said ICL and TICL are very thin and soft and can be folded so small that it can be injected painlessly into the eye through a small self sealing opening in the cornea.

He said the ICL, placed inside the eye rather than on the surface as in the case of contact lens, is easily accepted by the body as it is made up of a special material called Collamer.

It has an added advantage as the procedure is reversible in case of any problem since it does not alter any structures within the eye or the cornea, he said.

The procredure, done under local anesthesia, takes 15 to 20 minutes and the patient would be absolutely comfortable to resume duty in a day's time.

The power of the ICL range from -4.0D to -30.0D Myopia, upto +8.0 D Hyperopia and Astigmatism from -1.0D to -5.0D Available in Kozhikode and Kochi branches, ICL costs Rs 30,000 for one eye and bit higher for TCIL, he added.

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