See clearly without glasses and contact lenses with ICL eye surgery in Hertfordshire, Essex and London

Discover how ICL can help you see clearly without specs, even if you’re unsuitable for laser eye surgery

See clearly without glasses and contact lenses with ICL eye surgery in Hertfordshire, Essex and London

Discover how ICL can help you see clearly without specs, even if you’re unsuitable for laser eye surgery

Solve your dependency on glasses and contacts for good

ICLs are an excellent alternative to laser eye surgery

Implantable contact lens (ICL) suitability criteria

Suitable candidates for vision correction with Implantable contact lenses (ICL) (also known as Implantable Collamer Lenses) include those who:
  • Want clear, crisp vision without glasses or removable contact lenses
  • Have had a stable prescription for at least one year prior to treatment
  • Don’t meet the requirements for LASIK because either their prescription is too high or their corneas are too thin
  • Want the flexibility to reverse or change if their visual needs alter in future.

The natural lens of the eye sits between the iris and the Implantable contact lenses. The ICLs work by correcting vision by focusing light through the lens and onto the retina, in a similar way to traditional contact lenses.

Advantages
  • Those who aren’t candidates for laser eye surgery or who have a high degree of refractive error can benefit from ICL lenses.
  • the procedure can also be reversed.
Disadvantages
  • ICL lenses are only recommended for those aged between 18-40.
  • Regular checkups are required as part of your aftercare regime.

There is a risk associated with all eye surgeries including not obtaining the desired result. Your eye surgeon will explain these risks and benefits in your preoperative assessment.

  • Cataract
  • Rise of intraocular pressure
  • Under or over correction
  • Cornea oedema
  • Infection

For patients who can’t have corneal refractive surgery, ICL lenses are a great alternative.

Alternatively, contact lenses or glasses could be used instead of surgery.

During a quick 30-minute outpatient procedure, we’re able to implant ICLs.

Here’s a breakdown of the procedure:

  • Step 1: Topical anaesthetic drops are used to anaesthetise the eye. Both eyes are usually operated on at the same time.
  • Step 2: An incision is made in the cornea and the pupil is dilated.
  • Step 3: Implantable contact lenses are inserted between the normal lens and the iris and correctly positioned. After surgery, the incision heals on its own.

  • Implantable contact lenses (ICLs) give great visual results including enhanced sharpness.
  • In one study, ICLs were given to patients who were US military warfighters: three months after surgery, uncorrected visual acuity was 20/20 or better in 96% of patients.
  • In a STAAR surgical study, ICLs were implanted into 369 eyes, and the results were exceptional. 95% of the patients with good pre-operative visual acuity targeted for emmetropia (zero postoperative correction) had uncorrected visual acuities of 20/40 or better, and 57% had uncorrected visual acuities better than their best-corrected visual acuity preoperatively.

Enjoy more freedom and convenience

Don’t let glasses or contact lenses get in the way of your life. Instead, contact us today and discover how you can elevate your vision and life to a new standard.

Want to break free from the inconvenience of glasses and contact lenses?

Vision correction is quick, easy, and has long-lasting results. You could be free from the hassle of glasses or contacts in as little as 24 hours.

Do you dislike your glasses?

Glasses can be a real pain. They’re often inconvenient, get in the way, and are a general hassle to have to deal with.

Millions of people around the world wear glasses and for many of them it’s a real inconvenience.

Laser eye surgery could be the answer to your problems.

Can’t deal with contact lenses?

Contact lenses can be a real hassle. They’re often inconvenient, get in the way, and can be a pain to keep clean.

A life without contact lenses may seem impossible, but it’s actually within reach. Laser eye surgery is a safe and effective procedure that can help you ditch your contact lenses for good.

Don’t like reading glasses?

Reading glasses are a nuisance, and they make you look older.

You don’t have to put up with reading glasses for much longer. Lens eye surgery can help you get rid of them for good. It’s a safe and effective way to improve your vision. In just minutes, our lenses can allow you to see without the aid of glasses or contacts.

Break free from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses in 3 easy steps

Give your eyes a lift to a whole new level

Get In Touch

The first step to ditching the specs is to give our friendly team a call. Get the ball rolling by calling on 020 4509 8700 or use our easy online form here.

We’ll Meet

First, we’ll meet on video to see if one of our eye treatments will suit you. Then we can book a time that suits us to confirm your suitability after an extensive assessment.

Upgrade Your Life

After vision correction, patients often say they wish they’d done it sooner. Freedom from glasses and contacts brings a newfound sense of liberty and is so much more convenient.

Academic resources on vision correction

Learn more about vision correction surgery from authoritative sources

Investigators assess the long-term correction of moderate to high myopia using a posterior chamber phakic IOL with a central port design.

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Implantable collamer lenses are a type of posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (IOL). IOL are usually used for high degrees of refractive error or when corneal refractive surgery is contraindicated. Advantages over corneal refractive surgery, also include quicker recovery and reversibility.

Posterior chamber pIOL provide a more cosmetically appealing alternative to anterior chamber (AC) IOL because they are less visible externally and create less risk of endothelial cell loss (ECL) as they are placed further away from the cornea.

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Phakic intraocular lens (phakic IOL or pIOL) implants are an alternative to LASIK and PRK eye surgery for correcting moderate to severe myopia (nearsightedness). In some cases, phakic IOLs produce better and more predictable vision outcomes than laser refractive surgery.

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Hundreds of happy patients in Hertfordshire, Essex and London

Now they live life with more freedom, comfort and confidence

“Silvana Madi was very professional. She explained everything about the condition of my eyes and how the procedure would go ahead, as well as everything that would happen in the weeks following my procedure. She was very confident in her professional role.”

A.N.,
Loughton

“Ms Madi was excellent with explaining the procedure and being reassuring at all times. Great carer. Her staff explained everything to me clearly and the following morning I had a wonderful clear vision and the colours of everything I saw was amazing.”

W.G.,
London

“Ms Madi was reassuring as I was very nervous. I felt at ease. Ms Madi was reassuring as I was very nervous. I felt at ease.”

C.L.,
Essex

“My surgeon, Miss Silvana Madi, took great care to obtain the optimum result for me which has exceeded my expectations. I was a very nervous patient but Miss Madi and all her staff helped me overcome my anxieties. I couldn’t have asked for more care and attention.”

D.G,
Essex

“Silvana Madi was very professional. She explained everything about the condition of my eyes and how the procedure would go ahead, as well as everything that would happen in the weeks following my procedure. She was very confident in her professional role.”

A. N.,
Loughton

“Ms Madi was excellent with explaining the procedure and being reassuring at all times. Great carer. Her staff explained everything to me clearly and the following morning I had a wonderful clear vision and the colours of everything I saw was amazing.”

W.G.,
London

“Ms Madi was excellent with explaining the procedure and being reassuring at all times. Great carer. Her staff explained everything to me clearly and the following morning I had a wonderful clear vision and the colours of everything I saw was amazing.”

C.L.,
Essex

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Expert cataract, laser eye surgery and cornea specialist in Hertfordshire, Essex and London

Silvana Madi is here to guide you every step of the way

Silvana Madi
MD, PhD, FRCOphth, CERTLRS

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Silvana Madi is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon specializing in laser eye surgery, corneal disease treatment, and traditional and lifestyle cataract surgery. She has over 10 years of experience in ophthalmology that includes:

  • performing combined cataract surgery and glaucoma treatment (MIGS) to reduce glaucoma eye drop dependency.
  • an abundance of experience in glaucoma management, including high-risk and complex cases.
  • the most up-to-date practices in corneal transplants to improve quality of vision
  • all corneal surgeries including intracorneal rings (INTACs) or PTK to help patients with keratoconus reduce dependence on their glasses
  • over 15000 procedures to restore vision, remove dependency on glasses and optimise visual health.