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Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and Vision Correction
Keratoconus is a disease of the cornea in which a normally round, dome-shaped cornea progressively thins, causing a cone-shaped bulge to develop.
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Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and Vision Correction <p>Ophthalmologist, explains what ICL's (Implantable Collamer Lenses) are and how they can correct vision in some patients.</p>Ophthalmologist, explains what ICL's (Implantable Collamer Lenses) are and how they can correct vision in some patients.
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What is Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and Vision Correction
Keratoconic corneas have too few or weaker than normal collagen bonds, and the weakened configuration leads to bulging, steepening, and irregularity.
Until now, a corneal transplant was the only treatment option available for advanced keratoconus. Corneal Collagen Cross-linking is a new, minimally-invasive surface treatment for keratoconus, performed using a topical anesthetic.
