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	The Visian ICL™ is an exciting new vision care technology for people who are moderately to severely nearsighted. The Visian is a Phakic IOL, which means that it is implanted inside the eye during a minimally invasive outpatient procedure at our surgery center. Unlike in cataract surgery where the cloudy lens is removed, with a Phakic IOL procedure, the natural crystalline lens remains in place, while the implant is placed in front of it and in back of the iris (the colored part of the eye). The Visian lens functions as a type of permanent contact lens, but because they are implanted inside the eye, they are neither seen or felt. They can remain inside the eye indefinitely, providing people with excellent, carefree vision without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses. How effective is the Visian ICL for improving vision? A U.S. FDA clinical trial of 294 patients showed excellent results three years after implantation with the Visian ICL: 95% of patients achieved 20/40 eyesight or better without glasses or contact lenses, allowing them to drive a car without the need for corrective eyewear 59 % of patients had 20/20 or better 92% reported they were very satisfied or extremely satisfied with the improvement to their eyesight. Just as important, the Visian has a good track record for safety. The lens has been successfully inserted in more than 45,000 eyes worldwide. It is now available in the U.S. and Europe through selected eye surgeons. A good candidate for the Visian ICL is an individual who has moderate to severe nearsightedness (also called myopia) who would like to be free of glasses or contacts. These patients typically are not candidates for Lasik or PRK due to the amount of nearsightedness or to the thinness of their corneas. The Visian ICL is also a good alternative for patients who are candidates for LASIK, but they would prefer to undergo a reversible procedure. The Visian lens can be removed or replaced at any time if it becomes necessary for any reason in the future. In addition, implanting the Visian ICL does not permanently change the shape or structures of the eye like LASIK does. During the procedure, the Visian is placed inside the eye in front of the natural lens and behind the iris, the colored part of the eye. This placement ensures that the lens remains virtually undetectable by the patient or an observer. It can only be seen by an ophthalmologist during an eye exam. The lens does not move once it is in place and it cannot be felt by the patient. The Visian is made of a proprietary Staar Surgical material called "collamer” which is composed of collagen and a hydrophilic copolymer with a UV absorbent chromophore. These materials are biocompatible with the body, which means they are non-reactive and gentle in the eyes, and they are very stable. The Visian also offers an innovative foldable design, which allows Dr. Ullman to insert it into the eye through a tiny self-sealing incision. No stitches are needed! The Visian ICL is designed for the following conditions: The correction of myopia ranging from -3 to -20 diopters with less than or equal to 2.5D of astigmatism at the spectacle plane Adults 21-45 years of age with an anterior chamber depth of 3.00 mm or greater and stable refraction. The Visian offers the following advantages: Foldable lens implant - fits through 3mm incision Posterior chamber implant - invisible in the eye Made of Collamer - a proprietary biocompatible material Experience - 45,000 implants Wide treatment range We invite you to contact the Ullman Eye Center to discuss your needs or any questions you may have. Simply complete our form, or you may send an e-mail to: info@ullmaneyes.com.