Ditch glasses and contacts with implantable collamer lenses in Harrisburg
Learn about this great vision correction alternative if you are unsuitable for laser eye surgery
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A great alternative if you’re unsuitable for laser eye surgery
DISCOVER HOW IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENSES FREE YOU FROM GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES
For adults aged 21-45 years of age with a stable prescription for one year, we offer our patients Visian implantable contact lenses.
We will assess your eyes thoroughly at your consultation to ensure that you’re suitable.
ICLs are a great treatment if you are unsuitable for laser eye surgery or if you have a high degree of refractive error.
Recovery after ICL surgery is much quicker than laser eye surgery, and it is also reversible.
ICLs are also a safer alternative to refractive lens exchange.
Patients who have a higher degree of myopia are at an increased risk of complications.
Rare complications include:
- Rotation of a toric lens
- Pupillary block
- Retinal detachment
- Elevated IOP
We will discuss these risks with you in detail at your consultation.
Step 1: We anaesthetise the eye using a topical anaesthetic drop. We typically perform the surgery on both eyes on the same day.
Step 2: We dilate the pupil and make a small incision in the cornea.
Step 3: We place the ICL between the normal lens and the iris.
Step 4: Patients are seen immediately after surgery to ensure the lens is sitting correctly.
Step 5: We will prescribe patients antibiotic eye drops for one week, and topical steroid eye drops for approximately 2 to 4 weeks.
Be glasses-free in 3 easy steps
TRUST US TO EXPERTLY GUIDE YOU TO A LIFE FREE FROM GLASSES AND CONTACTS
Contact us
The first step is to find out if LASIK is right for you. That’s why we offer a free first appointment. Give us a call on 717-657-2020 or use our easy online calendar to book a free appointment.
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Visit our laser eye surgery center in Harrisburg for a free assessment. We’ll give you a comprehensive eye examination and discuss your lifestyle needs. You’ll leave with a clear answer about the best treatment option for your eyes.
Be free!
In no time at all, you’ll be free to enjoy the world with brand new eyes – without the hassle of glasses and contact lenses. Our patients tell us that every day is better and they can’t wait what’s next.
Free yourself from glasses, contacts and cataracts
Discover if vision correction treatment can give you more confidence and convenience
“I had no idea it would make such a huge difference to my life”
Thousands of happy ICL patients in Central PA
we help people in and around the Harrisburg community live it up with better vision AFTER GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES
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Academic resources on implantable collamer lenses (ICL)
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Investigators assess the long-term correction of moderate to high myopia using a posterior chamber phakic IOL with a central port design. Click here to read on.
Implantable collamer lenses are a type of posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (pIOL). pIOL are usually used for high degrees of refractive error or when corneal refractive surgery is contraindicated. Click here to read on.
Phakic intraocular lens (phakic IOL or pIOL) implants are an alternative to LASIK and PRK eye surgery for correcting moderate to severe myopia (nearsightedness). In some cases, phakic IOLs produce better and more predictable vision outcomes than laser refractive surgery. Click here to read on.
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Dr. Bennett Chotiner
M.D., F.A.C.S.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR, GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY, CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY, LASIK SURGERY
Dr. Bennett Chotiner is the founder and medical director of Memorial Eye Institute. A noted innovator, in 1977 he established his clinical practice, the Pennsylvania Eye Associates. In 1984, he established the Pennsylvania Eye Surgery Center, Pennsylvania’s first …
Dr. Erik A Chotiner
M.D., F.A.C.S.
GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY, CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY, LASIK SURGERY
Erik Chotiner, M.D. diagnoses and treats a wide range of medical eye conditions. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Franklin and Marshall College. Dr. Chotiner attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia where he received multiple awards including the Physiology Prize for …
