ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)
An additive, reversible lens for prescriptions beyond laser range.
An ICL is a soft, biocompatible lens placed inside the eye, behind the iris, to correct vision without removing any corneal tissue. It's an excellent option for higher prescriptions or thinner corneas where laser treatment may not be ideal.
The lens works quietly with your eye's natural anatomy, is not visible or felt, and is removable — so the procedure is reversible if your needs ever change.
Who it’s ideal for
- High degrees of nearsightedness
- Thin corneas not suited to laser ablation
- Dry-eye-prone patients seeking an alternative to laser
- Those who want a reversible solution
Candidacy and the right option for you can only be confirmed by a full clinical exam with Dr. Mahmoud Said. This page is general information, not medical advice.
A clear, gentle sequence
What actually happens, step by step — most of it over in minutes.
- Step 1
Numbing drops
A quick, comfortable, awake procedure.
- Step 2
Tiny opening
A micro-incision, no corneal tissue removed.
- Step 3
Lens placed
The soft lens is positioned behind the iris.
- Step 4
Instant clarity
It settles invisibly — and is reversible.
