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14/02/2026
11.7KPrecautions After Phakic ICL Myopia Surgery
Phakic ICL myopia surgery is a refractive correction method that does not involve cutting the cornea. The surgeon places a thin lens inside the eye, positioned between the iris and the natural lens. This procedure is also widely known as EVO ICL.
Can –18.00 diopter myopia be treated with Phakic ICL?
Understanding –18.00 Diopter Myopia in Clinical Practice Myopia of –18.00 diopters is classified as very high to extreme myopia. At this level, the axial length of the eyeball is typically longer than normal, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. Patients usually rely entirely on spectacles or […]
Why is Phakic ICL 2026 highly regarded by specialists?
Introduction to Phakic ICL 2026 Phakic ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is a refractive error treatment method that involves placing a biocompatible soft intraocular lens inside the eye, positioned between the iris and the natural crystalline lens, rather than reshaping the corneal surface as in LASIK or SMILE. Although it is not a new technique – […]
What Is Collamer Material? Its Applications in Phakic ICL
What Is Collamer and What Is It Made Of? Collamer is a proprietary material used in Phakic ICL, composed of a combination of purified collagen and a biocompatible copolymer, along with water and an ultraviolet light–absorbing agent. The presence of natural collagen in collamer gives this material a very high level of biocompatibility with human […]
Best Myopia Correction Methods in 2026
What Is Myopia? Why Is It Important to Choose the Right Myopia Correction Method? Myopia is a refractive error that occurs when light rays focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it, causing clear vision at near distances but blurred vision when looking far away. Common causes include an elongated eyeball, excessive […]
What Are the Conditions for Phakic ICL Surgery?
What Is Phakic ICL Surgery? Phakic ICL is an intraocular lens implantation procedure in which the lens is placed behind the iris and in front of the natural crystalline lens, allowing refractive error correction without altering the corneal structure. Because this is an intraocular surgery, a comprehensive evaluation of both the anterior and posterior segments […]
Can a Phakic ICL be removed? Procedure and considerations
What Is Phakic ICL Surgery? Phakic ICL surgery has been attracting increasing attention, especially among people with severe myopia, high astigmatism, or thin corneas who are not suitable candidates for laser vision correction. One of the most common questions patients ask is: Can a Phakic ICL be removed? If so, what does the process involve […]
Leading Ophthalmologists in Phakic ICL Surgery in 2026
What Is Phakic ICL? As the prevalence of myopia and astigmatism continues to rise—especially among young people and those engaged in intensive intellectual work—the demand for a refractive error treatment that is safe, sustainable, and preserves the natural structure of the eye has become more urgent than ever. Phakic ICL is an intraocular lens implantation […]
High Myopia Surgery Trends with Phakic ICL in 2026
The General Context in 2026 Entering 2026, high myopia is no longer an isolated condition but has become a widespread public health challenge, particularly in Asian countries. Prolonged screen exposure, intense academic and work pressure, and limited access to natural daylight have contributed to a growing prevalence of high myopia, significant astigmatism, and thin corneas. […]
PHAKIC ICL – A SOLUTION FOR HIGH MYOPIA AND THIN CORNEAS
Not everyone with myopia is suitable for laser vision correction procedures such as LASIK or SMILE. Especially for those with high myopia, thin corneas, or those who have previously been told they are “not eligible for laser surgery,” Phakic ICL is a solution well worth considering. ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an ultra-thin, flexible, and […]
