Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL)
An ideal vision correction solution if you’re unsuitable for laser eye surgery
What are Implantable Contact Lenses?
It’s like having a contact lens inside your eye to get you out of glasses and contact lenses
Who can Implantable Contact Lens treatment help?
Can you see yourself below?
YOU’RE 20 TO 39
You’re frustrated with blurred or double vision, haziness, glare, halos around bright lights, squinting, headaches, or eye strain. You find glasses a hassle or worry about contact lens dangers. If that describes you, I can help you see better without the need for glasses and contact lenses.
YOU’RE 40 TO 45
You have been frustrated with your glasses or contact lenses all your life. Or, you have just begun to become annoyed with your new need for reading glasses. If that’s you, I can help you see clearly without either.
Live a richer life without glasses or contact lenses
Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL) are an ideal solution if you have a high prescription and are unsuitable for laser eye surgery
GAIN CRYSTAL CLEAR VISION AT BOTH DISTANCE AND NEAR
Imagine seeing the world without the need for glasses or contact lenses. You’ll have a freedom that some patients call “life-changing”.
FEEL MORE CONFIDENCE AND CONVENIENCE
Most patients say they wish they’d done it sooner. You may feel more confident and will certainly experience more convenience.
IMAGINE AN AVERAGE DAY WITHOUT GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES
Awaken ready to face the world free from spectacles. Take a shower without the blurriness. Work and exercise without glasses or the dryness of contact lenses. Avoid the everyday chance of contact lens infection. Fall asleep, without worrying about leaving your lenses in.
BE FREE OF THE BARRIER BETWEEN YOU AND OTHERS
Whether we like it or not, other people rate people based on appearances. Glasses can be a appendage that needlessly divides us. Ditch their limiting nature and live glasses-free.
DON’T ACCEPT LIMITATIONS
Glasses have been the tired solution for vision problems since the 1200s. Vision correction options today have evolved significantly, yet many people are confused by the jargon or unclear explanations about what you can do. Leave the past behind and allow me to guide you on the journey towards a life free from the hassle of spectacles and contacts.
Vision correction enables you to experience a richer life without spectacles or contacts
Take one of the first steps and find out if you are suitable
My patients love their lives after vision correction
“Mr Shortt was very patient and kind with me while I had a little bit of a freak out directly before surgery. He quickly put me at ease and reassured me that nothing would be done until I was 100% ok with it. I cannot recommend Mr Shortt and his team highly enough, patient, caring and very professional.”
“Quite simply the best medical experience I’ve had. Mr Shortt’s knowledge, professionalism and attention to detail was faultless and the aftercare absolutely Impeccable.”
“I cannot recommend Mr Shortt highly enough. Very organised and gets back to you quickly with any questions you have. Is very thorough in his explanations and makes you feel at ease before surgery. Surgery was quick and the results were brilliant. Aftercare was top notch as well.”
“I had LASIK done 2 weeks ago and it was the best decision ever! The procedure was very quick, painless and the result was instant. Dr Alex Shortt was very competent and easy to talk to. He’s calm, knowledgeable and a charming person.”
“Mr Alex Shortt successfully performed Lens Replacement Surgery on both my eyes on the 13th October 2017. The care that I have received from Alex and his team through out the process has been amazing. Choosing Mr Shortt as my surgeon was one of the best decisions that I have made. I would very highly recommend Mr Shortt. l will always be grateful to Alex for the amazing care and results I’ve received – thank you!”
“Excellent care by a first class consultant. Would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Alex Shortt. Puts you at ease, explains every aspect of the treatment he is going to adminster and his care and professionalism are excellent. He is simply the best.”
“Don’t want to write a load of waffle so people get bored. All I can say is if you are thinking of having eye surgery go and speak to Mr Shortt. You won’t be disappointed. We need more surgeons of his high standard in the UK.”
“Mr Alex Shortt’s manner and brilliant skills are of the highest professional and caring standard one could ever expect to receive. I am now living in a bright new world no longer needing spectacles after wearing bifocal lenses for the past 24 years.”
“I can honestly say the care I’ve received has been outstanding. Nothing has ever been too much trouble, he has taken the time to explain everything in detail, and has gone above and beyond on multiple occasions to ensure I get everything I need. He has always treated me respectfully and ensured we have made decisions together. I’ll always be grateful to Alex for the amazing care I’ve received.”
“During the procedure Dr Shortt explained what he was doing every step of the way. This really made me feel at ease and reassured throughout. He made the whole procedure very simple.”
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Supplementary information about Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL)
In my expert hands, you certainly don’t need to know all of the information I’ve included in the toggles below. If you’d like to know how it all works, however, open them and learn more.
Take the first step
Find out if your eyes are suitable for vision correction
Book a free screening now or get us to give you a call back to answer questions
How it works
Enjoy a life free from glasses and contact lenses in 3 easy steps
STEP 1 – CALL
STEP 2 – MEET
STEP 3 – ENJOY
TALK TO US
Give us a call on 020 3808 7758 and we’ll help guide you towards a free screening.
MEET YOUR SURGEON
I’ll see you before treatment to ensure you’re a good candidate and treat you at one of my Harley Street London facilities.
ENJOY A RICHER LIFE
I’ll supervise your aftercare as you begin to experience a life free of glasses and contact lenses.
Even more information about Implantable Contact Lenses
I frequently write articles and publish videos to answer people’s most common questions and keep them updated on the latest developments in vision correction. Find out more below…
Are you suitable for an implantable contact lens?
In an interview, Alex Shortt discusses which patients are more suitable for an implantable contact lens instead of laser eye surgery
What are your results like for implantable contact lens treatment?
In an interview, Alex Shortt explains what your results will be like after implantable contact lens treatment.
What are the implantable contact lens risks?
In an interview, Alex Shortt discusses the risks associated with implantable contact lens
Are there any restrictions after implantable contact lens treatment?
In an interview, Alex Shortt discusses certain restrictions after implantable contact lens treatment.
When will you start to see implantable contact lens results
Alex Shortt talks about when to expect results after having your implantable contact lens surgery and speaks about the phenomenal lifespan of the ICL.
You don’t choose eye surgery from a menu
Some patients worry they will have to do a whole heap of work to choose the best eye surgery. Not on my watch. Below are some alternatives that you might have heard about, however, I believe it is my duty to choose which eye treatment is best for you after conducting a thorough examination
LASIK
LASIK is the most common form of laser vision correction. It’s a safe and effective treatment for short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism. If you’re considering ICL, it’s probably because LASIK is not suitable for you.
ReLEx® SMILE
SMILE works similarly to LASIK but is a less-invasive, keyhole treatment. While SMILE can be safer for some, you’re likely considering ICL because SMILE is not suitable for you.
PRESBYOND ®
PRESBYOND, also known as “laser blended vision” is a laser vision correction treatment aimed at treating presbyopia and other refractive errors. If you’re unsuitable for LASIK, then you’re also unlikely suitable for PRESBYOND.
LASEK
LASEK is a type of laser eye surgery, often used as an alternative treatment for those who are not suitable for LASIK eye surgery. LASEK may not be suitable for you if you have a high prescription, very high astigmatism or keratoconus.
Lens Replacement (RLE)
Lens replacement or Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is an advanced form of vision correction surgery which we use to treat patients over 50 years of age who need glasses for both distance and for reading.
The advantage of ICL surgery over refractive lens exchange surgery is that the patients retain the natural focusing ability of the eye, called the accommodation.
Refractive cataract surgery
If you have a cataract, removing that cataract and replacing your natural lens with a multifocal artificial lens will negate the need to have an ICL.
Complex cataract surgery
If you have a cataract and another complicating eye condition, removing that cataract and replacing your natural lens with an artificial lens will negate the need to have an ICL.
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About the author
Mr Alex J. Shortt | Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
MB BCh MSc PhD FRCOphth PGDipCatRef
I’m Alex Shortt, a highly trained academic researcher and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in London’s famous Harley Street medical district. I trained and worked as a consultant for 14 years at London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital. I specialise in advanced technologies for correcting vision, including stem cell cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses and laser vision correction.