Treatments

Phakic Lens

Not everyone is eligible for laser eye surgery, for example, due to a high prescription or a thin cornea. Fortunately, there is a good and safe alternative: the ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens). This treatment involves placing a very thin lens behind the iris and in front of your own eye. Your natural lens therefore remains completely intact. The ICL acts like an invisible contact lens in the eye: you don't feel it or see it, but you benefit from sharp and stable vision. The treatment is safe, reversible, and painless. It delivers razor-sharp results, even with higher prescriptions or astigmatism. You'll often see a clear difference within one day.

Good and safe alternative to laser eye surgery

A phakic lens is ideal for people who are not eligible for laser eye surgery, but still want to permanently avoid glasses or contact lenses.
Widely applicable
Especially for extremely high strengths
Quick recovery
Significantly better vision within 24 hours
Laser eye surgery not possible?
Phakic lens as a perfect alternative
Safe and flexible
The treatment is reversible
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About the treatment

This is how a phakic lens works

The treatment involving the insertion of a phakic lens is a vision-correcting procedure. The lens is placed behind the iris and in front of the natural lens. The inserted lens is permanent and requires no maintenance.

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Anesthesia
Your eye will first be numbed with eye drops. This means you won't feel any pain during the treatment.
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Implanting the lens
The ophthalmologist makes a small opening in the eye. The phakic lens is inserted, folded.
3.
Closing the incision
The opening is closed by applying a drop of saline solution. This causes the opening to close automatically.

More information?

For detailed information about how it works before, during and after treatment, please consult our patient portal.

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This is how it works

Treatment process for phakic lenses

To give you a complete understanding of the close-up lens treatment, we'll guide you through every step of the process, starting with the first important step: scheduling a free preliminary examination. During this preliminary examination, we'll determine whether you're a candidate for this treatment and discuss your personal situation.

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Step 1
The preliminary examination

During this appointment, our specialized ophthalmologists will perform a thorough evaluation of your eyes to determine if you are a suitable candidate for treatment.

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Step 2
The treatment

After the extensive preliminary examination has been completed and you and our team have made a well-considered decision about your treatment, it is time to undergo the actual treatment.

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Step 3
Aftercare

An important part of aftercare is the follow-up check-up, where your ophthalmologist will check your eyes and evaluate your recovery.

About the treatment

Why a phakic lens at Visus Eye Clinic?

The most experienced ophthalmologists
Together, our ophthalmologists have successfully treated tens of thousands of patients.
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99,9% of the treatments
is performed successfully and without complications
9.8 as average rating
makes us the best-rated eye clinic in The Netherlands
99,9% of the treatments
is performed successfully and without complications
9.8 as average rating
makes us the best-rated eye clinic in The Netherlands
Award
Our clients rate us exceptionally well. Visus Eye Clinic is the highest-rated eye clinic in the Netherlands.
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    Best reviewed Eye Clinics in The Netherlands
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    Most reviewed Eye Clinics in The Netherlands
Answers to your questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you'll find answers to frequently asked questions about treatment with a close-up lens. If your question isn't listed here, or if you'd like further explanation, please call 0800 0088. We're happy to help.

Answer:

Laser eye surgery is a relatively minor procedure and is generally safe. However, as with any medical procedure, no treatment is completely without risk. Although the procedure is performed by a highly experienced surgeon, complications however rare can never be entirely ruled out. In addition, every body responds differently.

Fortunately, most complications that may occur are well treatable.

During the pre-examination, we carefully assess whether there are any factors that may increase your risk of complications. If this is the case, we will of course discuss this with you. In consultation with the doctor, you can then make a well-informed decision. If the risk is considered too high, the doctor may advise against undergoing the treatment. Some complications can occur shortly after the procedure, such as an infection. Other issues may arise later on, for example dry eyes.

Answer:

Many patients ask whether the procedure is painful. Fortunately, it is not.
During the treatment, your eye is locally anesthetized, so you will not feel any pain. You also cannot see what the surgeon is doing; you will only notice colors and bright light, but no details. You may feel slight pressure on the eye.

After the procedure, your eye may feel a bit irritated or dry. This is normal.

Most patients feel relieved afterward that the procedure was so quick and painless.

Do you have additional questions

Consult our knowledge base for more frequently asked questions. Feel free to contact us at 0800 0088 or send us an email at info@visusoogkliniek.nl.

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Curious about the options available for you? With various treatments, it can be difficult to choose what fits you best. With the online suitability test, we are happy to help you get started.

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