Implantable
contact lens new alternative to LASIK
Barbara
Grijalva of KOLD TV in
Tucson, Arizona recently went to the Eye
Institute of Southern Arizona to
see an implantable
contact lens surgery-
an alternative to LASIK
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procedure implants the lens directly
into the cornea. Doctors say
it's reversible. |
It's
one of the latest things in corrective
eye surgery -- an alternative to LASIK.
Grijalva quoted
ophthalmologist, Dr.
James Goldman
"There
are many people who may have been told
in the past they are not good LASIK
candidates, but may be excellent candidates
for the ICL because it doesn't matter
the shape or thickness of your cornea," Dr.
Goldman says.
"It
works very well. And increasingly,
this technology is supplanting LASIK," Dr.
Goldman says.
"When
you look at that cost over time and
safety considerations, coupled with
reversibility, and better quality vision,
it's a pretty negligible difference," Dr.
Goldman says.
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In
less than an hour, the surgery to correct
nearsightedness can be preformed at
the Eye
Institute of Southern Arizona,
performs
What is
an Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)
?
An
ICL is an implantable contact
lens, which is surgically inserted
into the eye where it provides
excellent quality of vision
for a wide range of nearsightedness.
The (link to homepage for phakic
IOL) is inserted into the eye
through a small, micro incision.
The lens unfolds in the eye
and is positioned between the
iris and one’s natural
lens, where it can remain indefinitely.
While the implant can predispose
to early cataract development,
normally it does not affect
any intraocular structures.
If necessary, it can be removed
from the eye by a simple surgical
procedure. Prior to the implant
of the lens, a simple laser
treatment is performed called
a peripheral iridotomy, which
functions to ensure normal
fluid drainage from the eye. |
 After
an extensive search, Dr. James Goldman
was recruited from the renowned Bascom
Palmer Eye Hospital, ranked #1 in the
nation for ophthalmic care and training. He
joined our team in 2007 to expand our
services in laser vision correction,
corneal transplantation and cataract
surgery. Our practice now offers
the latest innovations including the
implantable contact lens (ICL) for
those who are not good LASIK candidates. In
addition, we offer exciting new techniques
in corneal transplantation offering
a more rapid visual recovery.
About
the Eye Institute of Southern Arizona
 We
are one of the premiere ophthalmic practices
in Tucson. The practice was established
in 1984 by Drs. Jeffrey I. Katz and Barry
Kusman, who pioneered the first ambulatory
surgical center in the city and have
since provided corneal, cataract and
laser vision surgery to the benefit of
thousands. In response to a growing
need, a comprehensive skin care center
was added in 2003 offering all modalities
of aesthetic skin care including laser,
pulsed light, and MD administered Botox® and
fillers. We have and continue to
be committed to offering the highest
quality of care through our investment
in continuing education and technological
advancements.
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