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What is ICL Surgery?
Commonly referred to as Phakic IOLs, ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) surgery is a procedure for vision correction. ICL Surgery involves implanting an artificial lens over the natural eye lens to correct the refractive errors. It is similar to placing a contact lens. The key difference is that the contact lens is used over the eye, and the ICL is placed directly above the eye lens permanently.Â
ICL is an alternative to LASIK surgery and has many advantages. It provides safe and effective correction of high refractive powers up to -20 D (spherical) and 6D (cylindrical). One of the biggest benefits of undergoing ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) surgery is that it is a reversible procedure.Â
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Factors That Affect the Cost of ICL Surgery
Various factors that influence ICL surgery costs are mentioned below-Â
- Surgeon’s Fee- The surgeon will charge a fixed amount for operation and consultation. A highly experienced surgeon is likely to charge more for the surgery compared to a less experienced one.Â
- Diagnostic Tests & Evaluations- Before ensuring that ICL is the best method of vision correction for the patient, a series of eye tests are performed. These tests include a visual acuity test, corneal topography, optical coherence tomography, and peripheral retinal examination. All these tests combined can increase the cost of treatment.Â
- Type of Lens- There are two types of ICL, toric and spherical. Toric ICL is used to correct both spherical and cylindrical power, whereas spherical ICL is only used for spherical power. Thus, the toric lens costs more than the spherical lens. Other than the type, the cost will also differ depending on whether the lens used is Indian or Imported.Â
- Hospital Expenses- Depending on the type of hospital you choose, the treatment cost will differ significantly. That’s because every medical facility has a fixed administration and service cost. Thus, the same surgery cost will vary in government, private, multispecialty, and superspeciality hospitals.  Â
- Post-Surgery Care & Follow-ups- After ICL, the doctors will prescribe eye drops, oral medications, etc. Besides this, the patient also needs to cover the post-surgery consultation fee, contributing to the treatment expense.Â
Does health insurance cover ICL surgery cost?
ICL surgery is considered an elective and cosmetic procedure. Thus, health insurance companies typically don’t provide coverage for the treatment. However, some companies may provide coverage if the treatment is considered medically necessary.Â
Even in the case where your claim is approved, the insurance policy is likely to have a sub-limit. Due to this, you may not get enough claim amount to cover the entire cost of surgery. As a result, you will have to bear the rest of the expenses for the procedure.Â
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Pristyn Care vs Others
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No Cost EMI | ||
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Hospital Duration | Short | Long |
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Our surgeons spend a lot of time with you to diagnose your condition. You are assisted in all pre-surgery medical diagnostics. We offer advanced laser and laparoscopic surgical treatment. Our procedures are USFDA approved.
Assisted Surgery Experience
A dedicated Care Coordinator assists you throughout the surgery journey from insurance paperwork, to free commute from home to hospital & back and admission-discharge process at the hospital.
Post Surgery Care
We offer free follow-up consultations and instructions including dietary tips as well as exercises to every patient to ensure they have a smooth recovery to their daily routines.
Frequently Asked Questions about ICL Surgery
What are the indications for ICL surgery?
The surgeon recommends ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) surgery in the following scenarios-Â
- The patient’s refractive power is between -8 D to -18 D.Â
- The corneal thickness is lower than 450 microns.Â
- The cylindrical power of the patient is higher than 3.5 D.Â
- The patient is at high risk of developing dry eye syndrome.Â
- The cornea of the patient is unhealthy.Â
Is ICL surgery performed on both eyes at the same time?
Yes, ICL surgery is performed on both eyes simultaneously. However, the surgery can be performed separately on one eye at a time if required.Â
How long does ICL surgery take?
The entire procedure of ICL takes around 15 to 30 minutes approximately. The actual surgery time will vary for each patient.Â
Does ICL surgery require hospitalization?
No, ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) surgery is commonly performed on an outpatient basis. Thus, no hospitalization is required. The patient gets discharged from the hospital within 2-3 hours.Â
How Pristyn Care makes ICL surgery cost-effective?
At Pristyn Care, we provide the following services that make ICL surgery cost-effective-Â
- Free initial consultation from an eye expert.Â
- Free cab service on the day of surgery for the commute.Â
- No-Cost EMI service to divide the treatment cost in installments.Â
- Multiple post-surgery follow-up consultations without additional fee.Â
Can the implantable collamer lens (ICL) be removed from the eyes?
Yes, it is possible and safe to remove the ICL from the eyes. The lens is specifically designed in such a way that it can be inserted and removed easily. The lens can also be replaced if the patient’s refractive power increases years after the treatment.Â
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