ICL implantation · Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
ICL: vision correction for high power and thin corneas
An Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) is a thin, flexible lens placed inside the eye in front of your natural lens. It corrects vision without removing any corneal tissue.
- Suitable for high minus power
- An option when LASIK is not
- Removable if ever needed
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eye surgeries performed
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Since 2020
in Vasant Kunj
Who ICL is for
When ICL may be the better choice.
High power
Very high minus (and some plus) powers beyond the comfortable range for laser.
Thin or irregular corneas
When the cornea is not suitable for LASIK or SMILE.
Dry eyes
ICL doesn’t cut corneal nerves, so it is often kinder to dry eyes.
Wanting a reversible option
The lens can be removed or exchanged if needed.
Your ICL journey
What to expect.
Detailed measurements
Power, corneal and eye measurements to size the lens precisely.
Lens ordering
The ICL is made to your measurements, which can take a little time.
Procedure
A short day-care procedure under anaesthetic drops at Eye Veda, Synergy Eye Care or Fortis Hospital.
Recovery
Vision usually improves within a day or two, with follow-up visits to check pressure and healing.
Things to know
Benefits and considerations.
ICL can give sharp, stable vision for people who cannot have laser correction. Because no tissue is removed, the cornea stays intact.
Like any eye surgery it has risks, which Dr. Somya will explain. Regular follow-up is important to check eye pressure and lens position.
- No corneal tissue removed
- Can be removed or exchanged
- Regular follow-up recommended
Meet your doctor
Dr. Somya Ish
MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), DNB · Retina specialist & eye surgeon
Dr. Somya Ish trained at two of Delhi’s busiest government hospitals: MBBS at Safdarjung Hospital and MS in Ophthalmology at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, where she went on to serve as a Senior Resident with special training in medical and surgical retina. She has performed more than 3,000 eye surgeries.
Dr. Somya operates at leading eye hospitals in Delhi, including Eye Veda, Synergy Eye Care and Fortis Hospital, so you get hospital-grade surgical facilities while your consultations and follow-up stay close to home at Theia.
At Theia, every patient is seen by Dr. Somya herself, from the first examination to the last follow-up.
- Retina & diabetic retinopathy
- Cataract surgery
- LASIK, SMILE, Contoura & ICL
FAQs
Common questions.
Is ICL better than LASIK?
Neither is better for everyone. ICL is often preferred for high power or thin corneas, while LASIK, Contoura or SMILE may suit others. Your tests decide.
Can people see the lens in my eye?
No. The ICL sits behind the iris (the coloured part of the eye) and is not visible.
Is the ICL permanent?
It is designed to stay in the eye long-term, but it can be removed or exchanged if ever needed.
Are both eyes done on the same day?
Practice varies. Often the eyes are treated a short time apart. Dr. Somya will advise you.
Visit us
Eye clinic in Vasant Kunj, South Delhi
Theia Eye Care Clinic By Dr. Somya Ish
K no. 773, 1st Floor, Harcharan Bagh, near Sector A, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi 110070
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (by appointment). Sunday closed.
Phone: 099100 44200 · 088515 60068
WhatsApp: Message us to book
Patients visit us from Vasant Kunj, Mehrauli, Chhatarpur, Kishangarh, Rangpuri, Mahipalpur, Vasant Vihar, Saket, Malviya Nagar and Hauz Khas.
Your eyes deserve a specialist’s attention
Message us on WhatsApp to book a consultation with Dr. Somya Ish. We’ll reply with the next available slot. The clinic is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm, by appointment.