Does Zhongshan Ophthalmology ICL Operation Need Removal?

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Overview of ICL surgery

ICL (Implantable Collimer Lens), namely implantable flexible lens, is an ophthalmic surgery used to correct myopia. ICL surgery can change the refraction of the eyeball by implanting a foldable transparent lens into the eyeball, so as to keep the patient away from eye discomfort and restore good vision. ICL surgery is now widely used in Zhongshan Eye Hospital and has become an effective method for myopia correction.

Does ICL surgery need to be removed?

ICL surgery requires little removal. In general, after ICL implantation, the transparent lens will be safely left in the eye without damage to the eye tissue. Only in rare cases, such as postoperative complications such as increased intraocular pressure or lens rotation, may doctors recommend removing ICL. In addition, the patient's correction may change with age, and the lens may need to be replaced.

Removal of ICL is a safe and reversible procedure. The doctor will operate under normal intraocular pressure, take out ICL through a small incision, and carry out necessary inspection and repair. The patient's vision and eye health will be effectively restored after surgery.

Advantages of ICL surgery

Compared with other types of ophthalmic surgery, ICL surgery has the following advantages:

First of all, ICL surgery is a minimally invasive surgery, which does little damage to the cornea. Compared with laser correction surgery (such as LASIK), ICL surgery does not need to cut corneal tissue, but implant lenses under the cornea and between the lenses, so the change of corneal refractive power is more stable and controllable.

Secondly, ICL has a wide range of applications. Unlike laser correction surgery, which is only applicable to patients with shallow myopia, ICL surgery can effectively correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism in patients with a high degree of - 20D, which can meet the needs of more patients.

Finally, ICL surgery can be adjusted and modified. After the postoperative visual acuity of the patient recovers to be stable, routine postoperative follow-up examination is required. In case of vision deterioration or degree change, ICL lens can be adjusted to restore and correct the patient's vision.

Summary

In conclusion, the ICL surgery performed by Zhongshan Eye Hospital usually does not need to be removed. ICL surgery is a safe and reversible operation. It can correct myopia by implanting flexible lenses to change the refraction of the eye. Compared with other ophthalmic operations, ICL has the advantages of minimally invasive, wide scope of application and adjustable correction. After the patient's vision has recovered to a stable state after surgery, he can enjoy clear vision only through routine follow-up examination.