Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) is a thin, biocompatible lens placed behind the iris and in front of your natural lens. It corrects high myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism without removing any corneal tissue, and unlike LASIK, it's reversible. From $1,000 per eye, with original STAAR Surgical (USA) lenses backed by a lifetime warranty.
Why choose us
A volume count from Dr. Shaarawy's own operative record, not a success rate. He is certified by STAAR Surgical (USA) for EVO Visian ICL.
Imported directly from STAAR Surgical (Switzerland) with a unique serial number per lens and a lifetime manufacturer warranty.
ICL is recommended when LASIK is unsafe (thin cornea, high myopia, early keratoconus signs). We won't sell you ICL if a safer option exists for your eye.
Unlike LASIK, the ICL can be removed or exchanged. If your prescription changes significantly later, the lens can be updated and your cornea stays untouched.
ICL preserves the cornea's natural geometry. Patients with high myopia frequently report better night vision and less halo/glare than they would with LASIK.
ICL routes
Choose the closest reason
Strong myopia, often with astigmatism, where a laser would have to remove a lot of tissue.
The lens sits behind the iris and in front of your natural lens. The shape of the cornea is left alone, which is what keeps high numbers workable.
Corneal thickness below what a laser correction would need, with a moderate or high prescription.
Since no tissue is removed, thickness stops being the limiting factor. If the topography shows anything unusual, it gets watched on its own schedule.
Another clinic said no to LASIK and left it at that.
Refusals usually come down to thickness or an irregular surface. Neither one rules out an implantable lens, but anterior chamber depth and lens sizing have to be measured first.
This guide points you in a direction. Your corneal scan and your eye biometry decide the lens type and its size.
Book a vision correction consultationProcedures & pricing
Final cost is set after clinical examination. Local-currency equivalents available on request. Insurance reports issued for international patients.
| Procedure | Best for | From (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| EVO Visian ICL | Standard ICL for high myopia and thin-cornea cases (-3 to -18 D). | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| Toric EVO Visian ICL | ICL with built-in astigmatism correction (cylinder up to -6 D). | $1,200 - $1,700 |
A real patient talks it through, from severe myopia to clear vision after ICL implantation.
Common questions
Send us your topography and recent prescription. We'll respond within 24 hours with whether you're a candidate for ICL, LASIK, SMILE, or another approach, and the all-in cost.
