1 minute understanding of the entire ICL crystal implantation process

When it comes to surgery

Many people began to shiver

But this operation we are talking about today

The scene is not scary at all

I can't even see blood

It is - ICL lens implantation

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1 minute to take you through the full ICL lens implantation process

Unveil the mystery of Dongguan Aier ICL lens implantation

About ICL lens implantation

What is it like before, during and after surgery?

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How to determine if ICL surgery is a good choice?

Basic conditions for ICL lens implantation

(1) Age: 18-50 years old. For older people, some degree adjustments need to be made according to the different requirements of patients for far-sighted and near-sighted vision.

(2) Degree: Correction range is myopia from 50 degrees to 1800 degrees, astigmatism from 50 degrees to 600 degrees.

If myopia exceeds 1800 degrees, it can also be corrected by EVO-ICL implantation surgery to correct 1800 degrees, and the remaining power can be worn with glasses or combined with corneal refractive surgery.

(3) The diopter power has been relatively stable in the past 2 years, and the diopter has changed within 100 degrees within 2 years.

(4) During the preoperative examination, if you usually wear contact lenses, you need to stop wearing them before surgery: ordinary soft contact lenses need to be stopped for 1 week, astigmatism soft lenses and hard lenses need to be stopped for more than 3 weeks, and orthokeratology lenses need to be stopped for more than 3 months.

(5) No organic disease in the eye, no active inflammation.

(6) Be in good health, free from serious illness, and be mentally healthy.

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Preoperative examination and evaluation

ICL lens implantation preoperative examination

In Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital, a full set of ICL surgery was performed with a total of 32 tests, which took 3-4 hours. Including slit lamp anterior segment examination, visual acuity examination, non-contact tonometer, computer refractor, etc.

Fundus examination and astigmatism require dilated pupils, try not to drive to the hospital alone, and it is best to wear sunglasses.

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Custom ICL crystals

ICL crystal customization

(1) After the preoperative examination is completed, the doctor will synthesize all the examination data, evaluate the crystal model, and customize the ICL lens.

(2) Simple myopia ICL lenses will take about a week to be sent to the hospital, and surgery can be arranged soon. Myopia combined with astigmatism TICL lenses may require a long wait.

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Preoperative preparation

Preoperative preparation for ICL lens implantation

(1) After the crystal arrives, the hospital staff will notify you to make an appointment for the surgery.

(2) Preoperative medication: Preoperative medication is prescribed for 1-3 days, and antibiotic eye drops need to be used according to the doctor's advice.

(3) On the day of surgery, wear loose clothes and do good personal hygiene, wash your hair, cut your nails, and take a bath.

(4) Do not wear makeup and perfume on the day of surgery.

(5) If you have a cold, fever or other physical discomfort before surgery, please inform your doctor so that the surgery can be arranged reasonably.

(6) Surgery is not recommended for female patients during menstruation.

(7) During pregnancy and lactation, hormone fluctuations in women's bodies will cause changes in myopia degree, making preoperative examination tests inaccurate; Pregnancy, giving birth to children, and bringing children will experience tension, pain, staying up late, etc., and the mother will be in a state of stress. Therefore, myopia surgery is not recommended for three months from pregnancy to the end of lactation.

(8) Whether to be hospitalized: ICL lens implantation requires one eye for half a day, and needs to be hospitalized for one night, and the postoperative condition is observed at any time.

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Precautions during surgery

ICL lens implantation is a warm reminder

(1) The whole operation process is generally 10 minutes, and there will be lights shining on the eyes during the operation, so don't be nervous and afraid, just follow the doctor's arrangements.

(2) During the operation, do not touch the disinfection area of the face, place your hands naturally on your chest or on your sides, and do not move around at will.

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Postoperative care precautions

Postoperative care for ICL lens implantation

(1) Gauze and eye mask will be covered after surgery, do not touch the eye area with your hands, and generally open the eye mask to review the eyes 2 hours after surgery.

(2) After surgery, medication should be taken according to the doctor's instructions to prevent foreign bodies and dirty water from entering the eyes and avoid eye trauma.

(3) After the eye review on the second day after surgery, you can use your eyes normally and live a normal life. However, pay attention to the duration of eye use, continue to use the eyes for 30-40 minutes, and need to rest for about 10-15 minutes.

(4) You can use basic skin care products within one week after surgery, but be careful to avoid the eye area and use eye cosmetics after 3 months.

(5) Appropriate aerobic exercise (jogging, yoga) and other non-confrontational exercises can be performed normally within one month after surgery, and strenuous exercise is not recommended for 3 months, no swimming for half a year, and no diving for one year.

(6) Postoperative re-examination is required according to the doctor's instructions, usually 1 day, one week, 1 month, 3 months, six months, and 1 year after surgery.