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Visian ICL
(Implantable Collamer Lens)
Visian Lens
Premier Eye Care group is pleased to offer the Visian ICL. If you are not a candidate for LASIK, the Visian ICL may be just what you are looking for to correct your nearsightedness. Individuals who are tired of wearing glasses and/or contact lenses may find this non-laser procedure to be the solution for their poor vision. In December 2005 the FDA approved the Visian ICL for moderately to severely nearsighted patients.
The Visian ICL is designed as a flexible, foldable lens. Therefore the procedure allows for a tiny incision through which the surgeon slips the lens (50% smaller than competing technology.) An ICL is placed behind one’s iris and is not noticeable, nor can a patient feel it in her eye. A patient experiences improved vision within hours, but uses eye drops for approximately a week while her eyes continues to heal. Over 125,000 Visian ICLs have been implanted worldwide.
Premier Eye Care Group's eye surgeons, Jane Barton, MD and Geoffery J. Brent, MD were the first surgeons in Pennsylvania to perform this procedure in 2006. The best way to learn if the Visian ICL is a good option for you is to sign up for a no-charge consultation.
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See a video of the revolutionary Visian ICL surgery done on NBC's Today Show.
An overwhelming response to the Visian ICL on the hit TV show "The Doctors."
The national media coverage of the Visian ICL continues! On Friday, November 14, the Visian ICL was given a major segment on the hit television show "The Doctors," during which a patient – who was borderline legally blind – received the procedure with fantastic results. During the segment the patient's surgeon, Dr. Paul Dougherty, aptly describes the benefits of the Visian ICL as providing "high definition vision" with "fewer side effects" than LASIK. He also discusses and demonstrates the immediate "sit up and see" results that this particular patient, and all others, enjoy.
To view last week's segment of "The Doctors" featuring the Visian ICL procedure, please click here.
For detailed information about the Visian ICL procedure visit www.visianinfo.com.
"The decision to pursue the Visian ICL surgery was an easy one for me. For most of my life, I have been involved in athletics. I have played virtually every sport imaginable, including football, basketball, baseball, golf, and hockey. However, I have always had to deal with poor vision. Prior to my surgery at the Premier Eye Care Group in Harrisburg, I struggled to read the "BIG E" on the vision chart. After nearly thirty years of dealing with my vision problem, I decided to commit to corrective eye surgery. After doing careful research and through referrals from my friends, I contacted the Premier Eye Care Group for a consultation. From the first visit through the post surgery follow up, I was very pleased that I chose Premier. Dr. Barton performed a very painless surgery and within 24 hours, my sight was nearly perfect. After a few weeks, my vision became ever better. My sight now rivals those who claim they have 20/20 vision. To have the opportunity to go from being virtually blind [without glasses] to having crystal clear vision, I do not know why anyone would hesitate having this surgery. I would recommend Dr. Barton and Premier Eye Care Group to anyone that wants to improve their lifestyle." Matt Sheads |
"It was time for a change...it had been long enough...I knew it was time. I have worn contacts as long as I could remember and did not wear them well. My contacts were always dry and blurry. I had to rewet them all the time so I decided to look into getting my vision corrected and was not a candidate for LASIK. I called Premier Eye Care Group and scheduled a consultation and was told about ICL surgery. My husband and I discussed our options and decided this was a great idea for me. I went through all the testing and exams and had the surgeries last summer and I have to say that I am loving life. I am able to see so well and everyone at Premier Eye Care was great. It was such a wonderful experience. I will recommend Premier to everyone." Melissa Weber |
"For as long as I can remember I've always had to wear glasses or contact lenses. Every where I went and everything I did was never as exciting, fun or as free as it should have been. It was a real inconvenience having to have a contact case and solution nearby just in case a contact fell out or I spent the night away from home. I always had to keep in mind these little constraints so I could see the next day - that was until I heard about ICL surgery. This magnificent procedure has truly changed my life for the better. I love being outside whether it's playing sports, swimming, hanging with friends, hiking or hunting. ICLs allow me to truly enjoy all of these things! But by far the most exciting part of it is the simple pleasure of being able to wake up each and every morning, look across the room and read the clock. The Visian ICL is an amazing procedure that gives you back your freedom of sight and allows you to do all the things you love. I appreciate everyone at Premier Eye Care for everything you have done for me and thank you for the excellent job you're doing."
Ryan Alichwer |
"I recently had Visian ICL implants done in each eye. I was planning on getting LASIK but after the thorough evaluation, Dr. Brent informed me that LASIK would not be the wisest choice for me and suggested the Visian ICL as an alternative. The staff was professional and actually made this an enjoyable experience. It has truly been amazing to wake up and be able to see. I have worn glasses for 33 years. I tried contacts as a teenager, but had one eye infection after the other, so I had to give them up. I enjoy jogging and not having to wear glasses is wonderful. I have four daughters and they are so excited because this will be the first year I will be able to swim with them. I have always had to wear my glasses in the pool because I couldn't see anything around me without them. We will finally be able to swim together as a family." Karen Arndt |
"I started wearing glasses when I was 11 years old, then switched to contact lenses at age 14, after 16 years my eyes started to reject contacts. Wearing glasses again at age 30 made me feel disconnected and I could not see as well. Premier Eye Care changed all of that for me. I used to be afraid to drive at night because I could not see the road signs. Since the ICL surgery I have the confidence to drive anywhere. I now have better that 20/20 vision and am looking forward to the many road trips I have planned for work. Thank you so much for giving me my sight back! The quality of care at Premier is unbelievable!" Jessica Bradley |
 "I am so thrilled with the results of my ICL surgery. After a lifetime of glasses and contacts, it is amazing to be able to see crystal clear. I was having a lot of trouble being able to read music when playing my violin in the symphony, or when giving lessons. This has made such a positive difference in my life. I am grateful to Dr. Brent for giving me such great care and for his expertise with this surgery." Judy Blazi |
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