Myopia is a refractive defect of the eye that makes it difficult to see distant objects. When myopia exceeds 6 diopters, we speak of high myopia, a condition that can significantly impair the vision and quality of daily life of those who are affected.

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Are spectacles, contact lenses and lasers suitable for high myopia?

Traditionally, myopia is corrected with glasses or contact lenses, but these tools can have some disadvantages. On the one hand, spectacles can be aesthetically unattractive and limit certain sports activities. On the other hand, contact lenses, although less visible, can cause discomfort such as dry eyes and risk of infections.

The most common surgery for correcting myopia is laser, through techniques such as LASIK or PRK: however, laser surgery is not always a practicable solution, especially when the myopia is of a high degree. In these cases, the risk of complications increases and the effectiveness of the intervention may decrease.

What to do, then, and how to intervene?

ICL: a specific surgery for high myopia

Fortunately, thanks to advances in technology in the medical field, there is now a new and effective alternative: Implantable Contact Lenses or ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens). This procedure represents a turning point in refractive surgery and our clinic has been practising it successfully for some time now.

7 advantages of ICL surgery

1. Painless procedure, the surgery is minimally invasive and does not cause pain;
2. Immediate visual recovery, as patients can experience almost instantaneous visual improvement after surgery;
3. Invisible positioning, because the lenses are implanted inside the eye, behind the iris and in front of the crystalline lens, making them completely invisible from the outside;
4. UV protection, because the lenses offer protection from harmful ultraviolet rays, contributing to long-term ocular health;
5. No risk of dry eye, unlike conventional contact lenses, which often cause dry eyes;
6. Reversibility, there is the possibility of removing the LCIs as the patient’s condition and vision changes;
7. Correction of multiple visual defects: in addition to myopia, ICL lenses can also correct astigmatism, hypermetropia and keratoconus, offering a complete solution for many visual problems.

High myopia, therefore, no longer has to be a life sentence of thick glasses or uncomfortable contact lenses. There is now a safe, effective and virtually invisible solution.

If you suffer from high myopia and are looking for an alternative solution to laser, ICL surgery could be the answer you have been waiting for: call one of our centres to book a consultation, we are here to improve your vision… and your life!