How ICL Surgery Works in Mumbai

How ICL Vision Correction Works

At Kenia Eye Hospital, ICL surgery is planned around precise diagnostics and individual eye anatomy. The aim is to correct the way light focuses on the retina without creating a corneal flap or reshaping the cornea.

Step 1 - Detailed eye evaluation and sizing

Before surgery, measurements such as anterior chamber depth, white-to-white distance, sulcus sizing, and vault planning are reviewed. These help select a lens that fits the patient's eye anatomy and supports stable visual results.

Step 2 - Preparing the eye

Anesthetic eye drops are used to numb the eye for comfort. Because ICL does not require a corneal flap, the natural corneal structure and tear film are preserved.

Step 3 - Lens placement

A tiny corneal incision is made, and a foldable posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens is inserted. The lens is positioned between the iris and the natural lens, where it works to focus light clearly.

Step 4 - Final checks

Once the ICL is placed, the surgeon checks optical alignment, lens position, and vault. The incision usually seals naturally without stitches.

Step 5 - Recovery and follow-up

Patients return home the same day after a short observation period. Follow-ups are used to monitor healing, intraocular pressure, lens position, endothelial health, and long-term outcomes.

Why the approach matters

• It protects the natural cornea.
• It helps avoid dry eye symptoms linked to corneal reshaping.
• It offers a reversible refractive surgery option.
• It supports patients who may not qualify for LASIK.