Implantable Collamer Lens Surgery

You wake up in the morning, fumble for your nightstand, trying to find your glasses… Or you go to the bathroom and struggle for minutes to put those contact lenses in. It’s raining, and your glasses are filthy. You’re about to go swimming, but your mind is always on your lenses… Do these scenes sound familiar? It’s truly exhausting. Maybe you even considered laser surgery, researched it, but the doctor said, “Well, your cornea isn’t very suitable,” and all your dreams were dashed. And that’s when the topic never ends. Now, it’s time to talk about a technological marvel, the method that brings smiles to the faces of our patients at Kudret Eye: implantable collamer lens surgery. I know the name sounds a bit fancy, but it’s actually very simple and clever.

Forget Laser Conditions, It’s a Different World

Now, this lens isn’t like the lenses you’re used to. It’s implanted inside your eye, just behind that colored part, through a tiny surgery. Its material is so special… It’s made from collagen, a part of your body. So, your eye immediately accepts it, saying, “Oh, this is one of us!” It doesn’t treat it like a foreign substance. And hence, the example fits all points perfectly. To me, safety stands as the number one advantage; it’s a good choice because it is not running from the body. It does not take its knife and cut into the cornea like a laser does; it just sits there. It is basically intraocular spectacles. It does not alter the corneal parameters one bit. Can you conceive of what this means? Going into the future, say you have changed your mind or a far more sophisticated technology haunts you, mightily able to eradicate the lens: just proceed, and you remove it. This luxury of reversibility offers immense comfort.

So, who loves it the most? Those who get rejected by lasers! That is;

• Those who are told, “Your cornea is thin, so it won’t work for lasers,”
• Those who exceed the limits of lasers because the number of lenses is too high,
• Those who already suffer from dry eyes and are afraid lasers will make them worse.

For this group, implantable collamer lens surgery is practically a lottery. This procedure doesn’t really concern the thickness or dryness of the cornea. It just minds its own business. Its sole purpose is to provide you with a clear vision. And the surgery itself is no small feat. It takes only 15-20 minutes per eye. We numb the eye with drops, no needles, no pain… You wake up the next day, and it’s as if the world has switched to HD. You should see the surprise and happiness of our patients at that moment.

A Clear Start to Life: Surgery and After

Okay, technology is great, but how does the process work? First, we meet, have tea and coffee, and map out your eye. Every detail is measured and cut. These lenses are custom-made, so it’s like a tailor-made piece specifically for your eye. If everything is in order, we set a date for the short and comfortable surgery. We complete the procedure on the operating table, chatting with each other. There are no stitches afterward, because the incision is so small it closes on its own. You get some rest that day, and we give you protective glasses. As long as you don’t neglect your drops, the recovery process is incredibly fast.

The real story begins later. Being able to look at the time in the morning without glasses. Not having glasses slip from sweat while exercising. Unplanned swims in the sea or pool with your friends… The real action begins after this. Just think, you wake up one morning, and as soon as you open your eyes, you can clearly see the ceiling and the clock on the wall. No need to reach for the nightstand. Or being able to hop in the shower and read those shampoo labels… These seem small, but that’s what life is all about. Freedom. You don’t even feel like there’s something wrong with your eye; forget about it. Your body has completely embraced it, as if it’s always been there. Those annoying light scattering and glare when driving at night are much less than after laser surgery. In short, it’s not just about “seeing better,” it’s about peace of mind.

Banish glasses and contact lenses from your life. If what I’ve just said has made you think, “Oh, this is it,” I don’t think about it any further. Come and have a coffee with us. We’ll discuss the best option for your eyes, the pros and cons, and find a solution.

The above information is for informational purposes. If you have any medical concerns or questions, please make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.