Recovering Vision with ICL After LASIK Surgery
Reasons for Preferring ICL
Reasons why those who have experienced vision loss after LASIK prefer ICL over LASIK reoperation:
1. Vision has significantly worsened after LASIK.
2. Concerned about further deterioration of vision even if undergoing LASIK again.
3. Do not want to damage the cornea any further.
4. No more corneal tissue available for reshaping.
5. ICL offers a more stable visual prognosis and is a safer method compared to laser reoperation.
Benefits of ICL Surgery After LASIK
ICL surgery determines the degree of ICL based on the current vision diminished after LASIK surgery, eliminating the need for pre-surgery data such as past myopia levels, amounts of reshaping, or corneal thickness. This is especially beneficial for those who had LASIK many years ago and may not have retained pre-surgery data or may find it difficult to retrieve their surgical records. In contrast, anyone can undergo ICL surgery without prior data.
For those over 50 after LASIK, myopia due to cataracts can lead to decreased vision. In such cases, cataract surgery can enhance vision instead of LASIK reoperation or ICL surgery.
The results of ICL surgery after LASIK require extensive knowledge and surgical experience related to refractive surgery, as it is a reoperation. At DR.ICL, experienced specialists perform the surgeries, and many who have lost vision after LASIK have improved their eyesight through ICL surgery, achieving good vision without corrective lenses.
