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ICL Surgery Offers Clear Vision Without Glasses or Contact Lenses
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If you are ready to break from compromising with your everyday contact lenses or glasses, take a look at our biocompatible ICL lenses made by EVO Visian, a groundbreaking Evolution in Visual Freedom!
A better quality of life is just around the corner!
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An ICL consultation for Implantable contact lenses couldn’t be easier! Our friendly team will guide you through some eye assessments which will take approximately one hour. Once complete, your specialist will advise you on the best lens size for your eyes. During your eye assessments, we will need to dilate your pupil with drops to take detailed measurements of your retina and your exact prescription.
Prior to your ICL appointment, we will advise that you do not wear contact lenses for two weeks to ensure your eye is ready for measurements to be taken.
None of these measurements are invasive or uncomfortable and our ophthalmic technician will support you through these assessments. The eye drops will make your vision blurry so we advise that you have a friend or family member to help transport you home.
Based on your ICL assessments, our specialist will talk with you about proceeding with the treatment and how this treatment can best suit your lifestyle!
On the day of your ICL treatment, it’s best not to wear eye makeup or to put drops in your eyes.
Once arriving at our ICL clinic, our friendly nurse will explain what to expect during and after the procedure. Once ready you will be escorted into the procedure room.
A drop of anesthetic is placed on your cornea which also dilates your eyes.
The surgeon will be giving you clear and easy instructions to guide you throughout the procedure while they insert the contact lens implant.
Once the procedure is finished our nurse will discuss our aftercare advice and how to use your new eye drops before your aftercare appointment with your specialist.
Our Implantable contact Lens procedure lasts for two hours from when you arrive and when you return back home.
For Implantable Contact Lens treatment there is a one-week recovery period where minimal activity is required before attending an aftercare appointment with your specialist.
During the one week recovery period, our team is always here to answer any other questions you may have so that you can live confidently and comfortably following your ICL surgery.
Once you attend an aftercare appointment with the ICL specialist you will be able to begin life without glasses or disposable contact lenses again!
ICL can work out cheaper than years of contact lenses and replacements. Instead of paying hundreds every year for lenses, glasses, solutions, tests and insurance, you make a single investment of £2,750 per eye and enjoy long-term clarity without the ongoing costs. Here is how the numbers compare over a lifetime.
Lifetime comparison of everyday vision costs versus one-time ICL vision correction.
Our implantable lenses are made from biocompatible Collamer, a STAAR Surgical material that includes collagen so the lens naturally harmonises with the eye. Collamer provides built-in UV protection and its soft, flexible form makes implantation comfortable.
ICL is additive vision correction. It does not remove or reshape corneal tissue, working with your natural optics for clear vision. Because the cornea stays intact, it avoids inducing dry eye and can ease discomfort from contact lenses.
ICL lenses are made from biocompatible Collamer, a STAAR Surgical material containing collagen so the lens integrates naturally with your eye. Collamer offers UV protection and, being soft and flexible, allows a gentle, straightforward implantation.
ICL is designed to stay in the eye and correct vision long term, yet it remains fully removable. If your prescription changes or new options emerge, the lens can be taken out or replaced, giving you future flexibility. No worry or hassle with My-iClinic surgery.
ICL isn’t always the first option people hear about, but it often becomes the right one as prescriptions increase. While laser eye surgery works well for lower to moderate prescriptions, there comes a point where removing more corneal tissue is no longer ideal.
This is where ICL starts to stand out. Instead of reshaping the surface of the eye, it works by placing a lens inside the eye itself, allowing it to correct much higher levels of short-sightedness and astigmatism without thinning the cornea.
In practical terms, many patients begin to consider ICL when their prescription moves beyond the typical laser range, often around -6.00 and above, and especially in the -8.00 to -10.00+ range, where visual quality and long-term stability become more important than simply achieving correction.
It is also commonly recommended for people who have been told they are not suitable for laser eye surgery due to thinner corneas or more complex prescriptions. In these cases, ICL is not just an alternative, it becomes the more appropriate solution.
| Prescription | Best-Suited Treatment | Clinical Insight |
|---|---|---|
| +4 to -2 | Laser Eye Surgery | Highly predictable, fast recovery |
| -2 to -6 | Laser (SMILE / LASIK) | Strong outcomes, minimal tissue impact |
| -6 to -10 | ICL or Laser | Decision depends on corneal thickness and visual goals |
| -10 to -20 | ICL (Preferred) | Preserves cornea, better quality vision at high prescriptions |
| 40+ (any range) | Lens Replacement | Addresses presbyopia and ageing lens changes |
This is a general guide. The most suitable treatment depends on your eye health, corneal thickness, and visual goals, which is why a personalised consultation is essential.
Thinking about ICL. It is natural to have questions about what it can do for you. From crisp vision on high prescriptions to excellent night quality and a reversible, tissue-preserving approach, here are the key benefits and facts that explain why more people are choosing implantable lenses for long-term clarity.
ICL stands for ‘Implantable Collamer Lenses’ which some refer to as ‘Implantable contact lenses.’ No matter the term, ICL is a permanent lens implanted into the eye to correct your vision, be that short or long sighted, and astigmatism. If you have a prescription for glasses or everyday contact lenses, ICL is could be an excellent vision correction procedure for you! ICL is the best alternative to laser eye surgery, even for those with a higher than average prescription, dry eyes or thin corneas, and offers crisp, clear vision during the day and at night, permanently, without needing your glasses or everyday contact lenses.
There are three major differences between Implantable Collamer Lenses and the contact lenses you currently wear everyday:
Adults 21 – 60 years of age with short-sighted and long sighted prescriptions (near and far). If you have a prescription between -0.5D to -20.0D Or A prescription +16D and up to 6.0D of astigmatism you are suitable for Implantable Contact Lenses unlike laser eye surgery, if you have:
If you find your prescription is changing over the time you have ICL, we are able to change the ICL lenses so you can resume your normal activities by seeing clearly again. The ICL procedure is 100% reversible and if you do find your sight is changing, we can replace your old prescription with your new prescription. You can still continue with long-term sight without worrying about glasses or contact lenses.
ICL is a solution to fix your sight and have clear vision for the long term without the need for purchasing disposable contact lenses or glasses. However, the ICL procedure is not permanent as it can always be reversed if your prescription changes in the future. Think of ICL as permanent contact lenses everyday where you don’t need to.
Everybody is most likely suitable for ICL treatment! However, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under that age of 21, unfortunately you would not be considered for the treatment at this time. We understand you may be looking for the best treatment to correct your vision already which is why we will still be able to book your private consultation with our specialist in advance. If you are over the age of 45, we would not use ICL as a suitable treatment to correct your vision. Instead, we would propose Presbyond as the best treatment for you.
Yes! Implantable Contact Lenses can reverse the effects of dry eyes which many people experience when using everyday contact lenses. If you have astigmatism or are Myopic (experiencing near-sightedness), ICL will permanently correct this for you.
Implantable Collamer lenses are the most advanced contact lens procedure to have your vision without needing to wear glasses or disposable contact lenses again. Discuss your options and eligibility for implantable contact lens surgery with one of our ICL specialists here. We will give you clear advice on your suitability and the best vision correction options for your lifestyle.
The Implantable Contact Lenses we use are EVO Visian. EVO Visian is a soft, flexible lens that is gently inserted and positioned in your eye behind the iris (coloured part of the eye) and in front of your natural lens, making it undetectable to any observers. The procedure is completely painless. Unlike other procedures, the EVO Visian implantable contact lens procedure does not touch the corneal tissue in the eye. This lens is in complete harmony with your natural eyes to provide exceptional quality of vision, allowing you to see the world around you in crystal clear clarity.
Yes! Many people who have keratoconus (a thin cornea) will not be suitable for laser eye surgery but are suitable for Implantable Contact Lenses. In fact, the best alternative to laser eye surgery is to have Implantable Contact Lenses rather than continuing to purchase disposable contact lenses which can damage the health of your eye. Many patients don’t meet the requirements for laser refractive procedures because their prescription is too high, or they have thin corneas. However our Implantable Contact Lenses provide a safe and effective treatment for clear, natural vision.
ICL are designed to be permanent as it is the best vision correction alternative to laser eye surgery! The lenses are designed very differently to hard plastic lenses you would usually purchase for everyday use which is why they last forever.
Our ICL procedure costs £2750 per eye. We offer a 0% interest- free finance option for 24 months which only requires a deposit of 25%, while the remaining balance can be paid back interest-free! See if you are eligible for our finance options.
Yes! The main benefit of having ICL surgery is to be free from any visual limitations in your busy lifestyle! After the surgery, we advise two weeks without swimming or participating in any strenuous activity but after these two weeks you may resume all activities as normal with the crystal clarity of the world around you!
ICL surgery is an incredibly safe and effective treatment with one of the highest success rates for vision correction procedures. The success rate for our ICL is 98 percent and the remaining 2% of surgeries that were reversed was completed again with different measurements for the lenses. Because the ICL lens is a biocompatible and stable material, it has been used for many years in ICL surgery and is completely safe.
Like any treatment there are potential risks to consider. In the very rare occasion we may have to treat a patient twice to reposition or replace the lens implant. Sometimes if the ICL lens is not positioned or sized correctly it may cause inflammation and irritation but we ensure to remove the lens before this becomes any long-term issue.
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