Category: icl
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ICL vs LASIK Eye Surgery: Which Procedure is Right for You?
If you are looking for effective surgical ways to have clearer, sharper vision, there are two common answers: ICL and LASIK eye surgery. ICL is done by placing a special type of lens over your cornea to improve your vision without altering the cornea. On the other hand, LASIK uses two types of lasers to…
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Key Details You Need to Know About ICL in the Philippines
Implantable Collamer Lens, or ICL eye surgery, is a procedure that corrects refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism in patients. Individuals who are not good candidates for LASIK or PRK will most likely be referred for this. It is a quick and laser-free procedure, where a special lens is inserted into a small incision…
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Primary Causes Of Myopia And Why It Worsens
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common eye condition in the Philippines. A study shows a steady increase in myopia prevalence in the country each decade. It also revealed that almost 40 percent of the overall population is myopic. Understanding Myopia People with myopia see close objects clearly while distant objects appear blurry. Myopia…
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What is ICL Eye Surgery? 10 Essential Facts About this Procedure
Severe refractive errors cannot be treated by common laser surgeries like LASIK or PRK. Instead, patients are recommended to undergo ICL. What is ICL? It is the abbreviated form of Implantable Collamer Lens, a special treatment for refractive errors that uses cutting-edge lenses to improve eyesight. It is a minimally invasive surgery that resolves nearsightedness,…
