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Posts Tagged ‘Visian ICL’

How the Visian ICL (Insertable Contact Lens) Can Help You

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

The Visian ICL is used to reduce high prescription in patients with Keratoconus. Keratoconus is an eye condition that causes the cornea to thin and becomes cone shaped. This makes vision increasingly worse over time. Typically, people will notice changes in their sight during puberty or during their late teens.

The Visian ICL is placed behind the iris to help reverse high prescriptions as a result of Keratoconus. The great thing about these lenses is you can’t even tell they are there. They usually don’t cause any adverse reaction whatsoever and give you an increased quality of vision.

Another great benefit of Visian ICL lens is the fact that they are permanent and do not require cleaning. If for some reason you notice changes in vision, the lenses can easily be removed, or swapped out for another pair. Depending on the severity of your specific case, you may still need to wear glasses or contacts. If you feel the need for sharper vision, you can speak with your doctor and they can help you come up with a solution.

What’s so amazing about this procedure is the fact that it only takes about 15 minutes and there is next to no discomfort associated with this procedure. Every patient will be given medications as well as eye drops to speed up the healing process and your doctor will want to see you the following day to see how your eyes look and feel. You’ll be back to your old self in no time feeling and seeing much better.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in the Visian ICL, and other eye procedures.

To get more information Keratoconus Treatments visit http://www.KeratoconusInserts.com/fix

For more information on the Visian ICL visit www.GetICL.com

Advancements in Modern Treatments of High Nearsightedness/Myopia: The Visian ICL

Monday, July 18th, 2011

Often patients with high prescription could not have the much desired LASIK surgery to help reduce their need for contacts and glasses. Therefore, traditional treatment of nearsightedness involved glasses or contacts.

The Visian ICL can help those sufferers who are in more advanced stages, and have high prescriptions. Improving your vision has become even more possible than ever before. A finding the right specialist can play a large part in your treatments & Strategies.

Understanding what the treatment is can help you understand better how it can help you improve your vision. The Visian ICL is a tiny lens that is place behind your cornea and in front of natural lens to improve your quality of vision. The Visian ICL is made of a bio-compatible material known as Collamer to ensure that it doesn’t break down in the body. The implant can be removed at any time if it is bothering you or if your prescription changes.

While there are many treatment options for those who are suffering from high nearsightedness, the Visian ICL provides a safe and beneficial treatment option. If you are hesitant you can simply talk to your eye care professional to smooth out the details.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in Visian ICL (Insertable contact lens), Lasik, and other procedures. More helpful information is available at www.GetICL.com

Assisting Your Vision With the Visian ICL

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

If you have been struggling with Myopia (Nearsightedness) then the Visian ICL may be able to help. While treatments like prescription contact lenses, or glasses will work for a while the Visian ICL is the contact you never need to remove. Many of us simply struggle with the upkeep and headaches of glasses & contacts but the Visian ICL is a tiny lens which placed behind your natural lens for more support in your vision.

The Visian ICL is made up of a Collamer that is made to avoid break down within your eyes. It requires no maintenance once placed in it and it won’t cause the eyes to become dry or irritated. It is a maintenance free treatment. It can be removed if needed but you won’t even know it’s there.

Benefits of the Visian ICL:

Easy less invasive Procedure

Little Recovery Time

Improved Quality of Vision immediately

No solutions needed daily

Little to no pain during the procedure

The use of these new technologies will help us see better into our future and better vision than we ever hoped for. Remembering to review all your options before making a final decision will allow you to understand what to expect and how it works. The Visian ICL truly is a great benefit for those with Keratoconus and other eye conditions. But don’t take my word for it, check it out for yourself.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in ICL and other procedures. More helpful information is available at www.GetICL.com

High Performance High Definition Vision With the Visian ICL

Monday, July 4th, 2011

 

The Choice of Athletes

Hundreds of thousands of people struggle everyday with glasses or contact lenses, but what if you didn’t have too? Would you choose to have a small procedure done that could help you see in High Definition or clearer than you had ever imagined? Thousands have already made that choice with the Visian ICL or Implantable Collamer Lens.

These small lenses are placed between your iris and natural lens to enhance your vision. They are made of a special material called Collamer” allowing the lens to avoid decomposition within your body. The Collamer is a bio-compatible material that doesn’t need any additional maintenance and offers no pain or sensation. This way you don’t even know its there.

Since the Visian ICL is tiny and fold able there is only a small entry point made to slide the lens in place. The recovery time is greatly reduced, and there is little to no pain involved. The Visian ICL has given many their freedom from glasses and contact lens, it has allowed athletes and soldiers to have good vision and it is now available for you.

The use of these new technologies will help us see better into our future and better vision than we ever hoped for. Remembering to review all your options before making a final decision will allow you to understand what to expect and how it works. The Visian ICL truly is a great benefit for those with high prescriptions. But don’t take my word for it, check it out for yourself.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in ICL, Lasik, and other procedures. More helpful information is available at www.GetICL.com

US Military Approves the Visian ICL for Active Duty Soldiers

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

Myopia or Nearsightedness can be a problem on the battlefield. And while our men and woman are fighting for our rights and privileges it is our duty to uphold their health including vision. It is of the utmost importance that our US Military personnel have excellent vision while on duty. Nearsightedness while not generally a big worry can take a very different level of importance on the battlefield.

Soldiers are finding that use of the Visian ICL (insertable contact lens) to treat Myopia is a much better option than use of traditional contact lens that must be removed and inserted and cared for on a daily basis. Below are a few reasons you should consider using the Visian ICL before stepping onto the battlefield.

Reason 1: Visian ICL improves vision with an excellent quality of vision. And helps improve vision for soldiers both day & night. 100% of soldiers say it has improved their vision better than their glasses or contact lens.

Reason 2: It can treat severe myopia when patient is not a good candidate for Lasik or PRK. Getting good results when the cornea is too thin to treat or even Irregular or when the patient has large pupils to perform other alternative treatments.

Reason 3: Visian ICL has a quicker recovery time which is essential for those on active duty in the Military. It can reduce glares and halos which lead to improved night vision important when soldiers are on the battlefield.

While the Visian ICL is a great treatment for all of those who suffer from Myopia, it helps those who are serving in our military a great deal. Providing improved vision to help protect our country. Is there a better reason to use this treatment than that?

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in ICL, LASIK, I-BRITE eye whitening, Keratoconus treatments, and other procedures.  More helpful information is at www.LasikConsumerReport.com and www.GetICL.com and www.FixesYourKeratoconus.com and www.WhiterEyes.com

Visian ICL (Insertable Contact Lenses): Correct Moderate to Severe Myopia with Visian ICL Lens

Friday, June 4th, 2010

What are Visian ICL lenses?

Visian ICL lens inserts are highly biocompatible lenses that are positioned behind the irises to reduce moderate to severe myopia (nearsightedness). They are manufactured from Collamer and cause no reaction in the eyes. Collamer also contains a filter for providing protection from ultraviolet rays of light.

How long have Visian ICL lenses been available?

Visian ICL lenses were researched and developed over 13 years in Europe. They are now available in the US as well. In fact, more than 50,000 people have now been fitted with them.

Do Visian ICL lenses eliminate the need for eye glasses and contact lenses?

That depends on the severity of an individual’s nearsightedness. Most patients have a 95-99% reduction of overall prescription. Some patients will wear a light pair of glasses for driving or reading. These lenses can correct -3.00 to -16.00 diopters of myopia (nearsightedness).

How long can Visian ICL lenses be worn?

Visian ICL lenses are intended for permanency and maintenance-free performance. They are inserted behind the irises in the posterior chamber, in front of the natural lenses. They cannot be detected by others. If your vision changes over time, or other procedures become necessary, Visian ICL lenses can be easily removed, changed and/or reinserted.

Is the procedure for inserting Visian ICL lenses complicated?

Visian lenses are inserted on an outpatient basis and each eye can be completed in roughly 15 minutes. The procedure is minimally invasive and has very few post-operative complications associated. Also, little discomfort is reported from patients. Eye drops and case-dependent medications will be prescribed. A follow-up visit is required the day after the procedure. In addition, most patients report that they cannot even feel the lenses after placement.

Visian ICL permanent lenses provide a cost-effective way to alleviate the moderate to severe vision impairment symptoms associated with keratoconus.

Learn more at: www.GetICL.com

True Testimonials: The Power of the Visian ICL

Monday, August 31st, 2009

The Visian ICL is a treatment for anyone wanting improvement of their vision. It can correct a wide variety of vision problems. The treatment is simple and is made with a special material called collamer.

The lens is bio-compatible which means it will not breakdown over time and can remain in the eye indefinitely. The Visian ICL requires no maintenance and is easy to remove if necessary.

The Visian ICL can give significant immediate results in the improvement of your vision. The procedure only takes about 30 minutes and is painless. The recovery time is relatively quick and the implanting of the lens does no permanent alteration to your eye so it can be removed with a simple procedure if needed.

But don’t take our word for it listen to Mia & Tracy’s story:

Mia Saddler-

Mia was tired of the constant hassle of her glasses and contact lens. She wanted to have an improved quality of vision without extensive hassles. She saw Dr. Boxer Wachler and spoke to him about her eye care to find that he felt the Visian ICL would be her best choice.

Mia stated during the procedure the:

                                “Staff was attentive to my needs

Her recovery was quick:

                             “The recovery time was the rest of the day”

Mia has had:

                       “No problems with my vision since the ICL Procedure”

OR listen to Tracy: Who has used contact lenses since she was 18 about 20 years.

Tracy says her procedure:

                           Lasted no more than about 25 minutes”

and that she:

           hasn’t seen like this since she was a little kid, it was absolutely amazing!”

The Visian ICL is truly a wonderful procedure. If you are interested in finding out more information on this great procedure you can hear these testimonials and more for yourself at: http://www.boxerwachler.com take it from Mia:

                     “At the end of the day it’s worth it!”

 

 

 

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True Testimonials: Meeting David Bonifanti

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Many of us argue with ourselves on having procedures done to our eyes. Quite frankly the thought of getting surgery of any kind on our eyes does not sound so appealing. But the truth of the matter is over the course of the last 20 years many advancements in technologies have allowed vision correction procedures to be minimal to non-invasive and take little to no time to heal. This means not only will you receive the benefits but in most cases it won’t interfere with your daily schedule- and who could ask for anything better than that.

David Bonifanti can tell you from his experience that the Visian ICL is worth all the risk. He studied and researched these procedures for 15 years before meeting Dr. Boxer Wachler.

He said:

“I researched this doctor for a long time and I was comfortable with Dr. Boxer Wachler.”

He knew Dr. Boxer Wachler for about 4 to 5 years before he decided to get the treatment of the Visian ICL. Though the doctor knew of its benefits he understood David’s concern and respected his choice to wait.

In fact David liked his results so much after three months he had to tell his story.

Dr. Boxer Wachler still says:

Quote:

“Visian ICL can correct vision better than glasses and contact lens.”

The Visian ICL:

The Visian ICL is a small implant that is placed behind the iris. The lens will fold out after it is placed in position. The overall procedure takes between 15 and 30 minutes. The patient is given numbing medications and there is no pain during the procedure.

To find out more about the Visian ICL procedure visit: http://www.iclinformation.com

To view a free webinar visit: http://www.FixesYourKeratoconus.com

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Optimizing Vision for Keratoconus Patients: The Visian ICL

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Visian ICL is a remarkable transparent contact lens that is placed behind the eyes iris. The transparent ICL can not be seen by you or anyone else and takes only a mere 9 minutes to implant. The Visian ICL was made by Staar Company and is a bio-compatible lens. It is durable and doesn’t break down over time as other products may.

The Visian ICL is used to correct vision in patients with keratoconus, once their vision has been stabilized. The Visian ICL is used after other Keratoconus treatment options are used such as Intacs and C3-R® as a “Part 2” to vision correction. There are some eligibilities of the Visian ICL procedure. Below is a short list to get you started:

Good Candidates should:

Should be at least 21 years of age.

Stabilized Keratoconus Progression for at least 6 months.

Not pregnant

No known allergies to medication for procedure

Have glaucoma

Have Macular degeneration

The Visian ICL gives options to remove them when your prescription needs to be changed without irritation or disturbances in vision. The Visian ICL has been used for over the last 14 years in Europe and has gained popularity in the United States within the past 2 years. It shows great improvement in the eyes of their patients. The Visian ICL gives great options for those suffering with Myopia up to 20 diopters. Depending on the surgical technique used up to 4 diopters of astigmatism can be corrected with the current lens. A new lens should be approved shortly that would allow up to 6-8 diopters of astigmatism corrected.

The Staar Surgical Company is a proven surgical eye correction technology leader and to be a cut above the rest. Providing us with very dependable and advanced technologies for vision correction in the past and present. The Staar Surgical Company provides many advanced technological instruments and has been since 1982.

Over all the advances that the Visian ICL is providing for patients with Myopia is great. Surgeons around the nation are using these techniques to improve the vision of many of their patients. If you are interested in learning more about the Visian ICL procedure for myopia visit us at: www.ICLinformation.com. To learn more about the Visian ICL for Keratoconus patients visit us at: www.keratoconusinserts.com

Keratoconus patients no longer need to despair, find hope: www.keratoconusinserts.com

Advancement in Surgical Technology

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Staar Surgical Company–

 

It is not only important to ensure that you have the right surgeon in your corner. It is equally important to know what tools they are using. Why is that so important you ask? Simply because even if you have the best doctor in the country; if his tools are of poor quality it will not be as effective. Just ask Staar Surgical Company.

Staar Surgical Company was founded in 1982 and are now one of the leading Surgical product manufacturers for Corrective Devices in the world. Their product line is not just put out and forgotten. Staar makes it a point to put out only the best Surgical technology. They re-create and are constantly improve their products. Through research and lots of creativity Staar Surgical Company is able to not only create the device but also create the material some of their products is made of!

Their latest work of art? Collamer—this lovely material is used throughout the affinity Line. Which gives more durability to their lenses as well as creating a natural lens improving the quality of vision and bio-compatibility with the use of their lenses.

So by now you are probably asking yourself what products do they make? Well below are just a few of these fine products produced by Staar Surgical Company:

Aquaflow Collagen Glaucoma Drainage Device

STAAR Silicone IOLs

Visian TICL (Toric Implantable Collamer Lens)

Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)

The Art of any surgical procedure is not only about the artists but his tools and how he uses them. STAAR Surgical Company is truly a remarkable place. Its people are continuing to bring technology to our doctors to give the most accurate and convenient care. As well as improve our surgical experience. To learn more about STAAR Surgical Company you can visit their website at: http://www.starr.com.