As one of Hawaii’s best ophthalmologists, Dr. William K. Wong Jr. of Hawaii Vision Clinic helps patients in Honolulu and Aiea through advanced procedures in vision correction. One such procedure is the insertion of an implantable collamer lens. If you’re someone who suffers from myopia (nearsightedness), this advanced procedure could have tremendous benefits for you.

While most people with vision problems turn to common options, such as contact lenses and glasses, for individuals with extreme myopia, day-to-day activities can be challenging if one should find themselves without glasses or contacts. Additionally, Some patients prefer not to wear glasses or to be bothered with inserting contacts daily. In these cases, an ophthalmologist may recommend implantable collamer lenses (ICL, sometimes referred to as implantable contact lenses).

The ICL is surgically implanted in front of the eye’s natural lens, behind the iris. It corrects vision by bending light rays on the retina and is found to be as safe as LASIK surgery. The US military is one of the largest users of this technology for combat readiness. The ICL is unique in the fact that it’s composed of collamer, which is a naturally occurring substance within the body. Unlike LASIK, the procedure is reversible if necessary.

The ophthalmologist will be able to determine whether you’re an ideal candidate for ICL according to the severity of your myopia. Candidates should also be between the ages of 21 and 45 years old.

To set up a consultation to discuss ICL or any of the other services provided through Hawaii Vision Clinic, call (808) 487-7938 for their Aiea location or (808) 594-9194 for their Honolulu location. You can also visit the practice’s website to learn more.