Anesthetic eye drops are used to numb the eye before surgery begins. Patients will not experience pain during procedure. A small instrument will be placed between eyelids to prevent blinking. The customized lens is folded into a special injector. An ophthalmologist will make a small incision (sized 3-3.2 mm) in the cornea to insert the ICL. After the ICL is inserted inside the eye, the ICL will unfold and be positioned between iris and crystalline lens. The opening then seals on its own, usually without the need for stitches. Patient might feel irritated in the eyes. However, patients can communicate with the ophthalmologist while operating at all times.
