Imagine waking up in the morning and immediately seeing the world clearly – without glasses or contact lenses. For many patients, laser eye surgery (e.g. LASIK or SmartSight/SMILE) is the way to get there. But what if your eyes are not suitable?
The good news: With the implantable contact lens (ICL) we offer in our EyeLaser Clinic in Vienna and Linz a state-of-the-art solution. This method is even suitable for patients with Very high ametropia, thin cornea or dry eyes. Worldwide, an ICL is deployed every three minutes – and 99% of patients would choose it again.
A phakic lens (ICL = Implantable Collamer Lens) is a wafer-thin, flexible additional lens that in addition to the natural lens is used. It lies invisible between the iris and the lensis not noticeable and remains permanently in the eye.
At EyeLaser Vienna we use the EVO/EVO+ Visian ICL – the world’s leading phakic lens made of Collamer, a biocompatible material with integrated UV protection.
Reversible: Can be removed or replaced at any time
From the mid-40s reading glasses often becomes a companion. The ICL can also help here:
EVO Viva: currently not yet used with EyeLaser, as the study situation is limited → we rely on proven, safe methods
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Result: Significantly clearer vision immediately after surgery
The EVO ICL has a central AquaPortwhich maintains the natural aqueous humor flow – an additional iridotomy is not necessary.
Possible side effects (rare):
| Procedure | Age | Correction range | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| ICL (phakic lens) | 18-45 | -20 to +10 dpt | reversible, high values, no corneal changes | intraocular, higher costs |
| LASIK | 18-45 | -8 to +4 dpt | fast healing, precise | limited for thin cornea / dry eyes |
| SmartSight / SMILE | 18-45 | -10 to -0.5 dpt | minimally invasive, no flap | myopia/astigmatism only |
| Lens exchange (RLE) | from 45 | up to ±15 dpt | also corrects presbyopia & cataracts | natural lens is removed |
If the correction is not 100% perfect, the fine can usually be optimized with a supplementary laser procedure on the cornea.
after a few days
First inspection in Vienna
Drop adjustment
Fine screening & stability control
Tip: Always submit the cost estimate always to your statutory health insurance company – in some in some cases (e.g. with very high myopia > -10 dpt or severe anisometropia > 3 dpt difference between both eyes), a Co-payment by the health insurance company possible.
ICL = Implantable Collamer Lensa phakic lens made of Collamer.
No, drip anesthesia makes the procedure completely painless.
10-20 minutes per eye.
No, the ICL is invisible and cannot be felt.
For life – replaceable if required.
LASIK changes the cornea, ICL supplements a lens in the eye. Reversible, higher values can be corrected.
Office work usually the next day, sport after a few days, swimming/contact sports after weeks.
No, please organize pick-up.
Statutory health insurance companies cover ICL costs as a rule not. However, we recommend always a submission. In some cases, a Additional payment possible – for example for Myopia > -10 dpt or Difference > 3 dpt between both eyes. Private insurance companies often reimburse proportionately.
Yes, with toric models.
The ICL is removed and a premium IOL is implanted during the same procedure.
Very rare: Infection, pressure increase, incorrect sizing. Minimized by precise diagnostics.
We will clarify this during a preliminary examination in Vienna or Linz.
Our experience since 2013, international specialization and state-of-the-art technology.
Are you ready for a life without glasses? Take a free aptitude test to find out if ICL is the right solution for you.
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