What are the risks of ICL surgery?

Professor Reinstein talks through the risks associated with ICL surgery.

[@brettmasonmedia]

I had ICL 13 years ago. My right eye was never right from day one. Vision would change dramatically daily. Some days ok. Some days horrible. Doctor said it was a perfect surgery. No issue. The other eye was amazing. Better than 20/20. They kept my vision good (considering the issue with the one eye) for about 9 years. Then I had to get glasses. So was it worth 9 years of not wearing glasses? Worth the risk? Looking back I don’t think so. I had been wearing glasses for 30 years. I was used to it. And not wearing them for 9 years didn’t really change my quality of life all that much. So I’d recommended seriously considering having an option surgery when it’s not all that life changing.

[@DramasAddict4Life]

May I ask your age and what was your prescription before the surgery?

[@sarahyy.yy_3]

What causes one to wear glasses again after ICL?

[@saudalhelal]

@@sarahyy.yy_3normal increase in myopia with aging

[@TOMLINBISH]

Hi Brett. Have you still got the ICL's in your eyes because if so, you must get an ECC (Endothelial Cell Count) check because this can reduce to to the stage of corneal transplant being needed if not caught early enough!

[@officience1]

​@@TOMLINBISHalso when there's cataract the explantation to exchange lenses is a pain in the ass

[@Finite8614]

1. Infection: Any surgical procedure carries a risk of infection, which can potentially affect the eye and vision. 2. Cataracts: There is a risk that the ICL might cause or accelerate the development of cataracts, especially in younger patients. 3. Increased Intraocular Pressure (IOP): The ICL might cause increased IOP, which can lead to glaucoma if not properly managed. 4. Halos and Glare: Some patients might experience halos or glare around lights, particularly at night. 5. Vision Loss: Although rare, there is a small risk of significant vision loss due to complications from the surgery. 6. Lens Dislocation: The ICL can sometimes shift out of place, requiring further surgical intervention. 7. Endothelial Cell Loss: The procedure may cause a decrease in the number of endothelial cells in the cornea, which are crucial for maintaining corneal transparency. 8. Retinal Detachment: This is a rare but serious complication where the retina separates from the back of the eye, potentially leading to vision loss. 9. Inflammation: Post-surgical inflammation is possible, which may require medication to manage. 10. Corrective Lens Power Issues: In some cases, the ICL might not provide the desired correction, leading to the need for additional procedures or glasses/contacts. 11. Need for Future Surgeries: The ICL may need to be replaced or removed in the future, depending on the patient’s eye health and vision changes over time.

[@HannahPlaysOfficial]

Can you please tell us where to find data or evidence that daily disposable contact wearers have a 1 in 1000 chance of losing “2 lines” in a year? I find this to be very interesting and would like to read some more on the subject. It sounds like the risk is being attributed to just wearing contact lenses, not poor handling or improper use?

[@theveganflower5135]

I was wondering this too. I lost 2 lines in 2 years. Those 2 years I had many issues with my contacts and was constantly needing steroid drops. I asked my optometrist about it a few weeks ago for my yearly checkup and she said it wasn't anything I've done. That it's actually very lucky I had kept 20/20 vision with how long I used the same brand for. I had asked the optometrist last year too and he too said it wasn't anything I've done to lose 2 lines and gain 1.5. That the risk was already there. I'd just like to see the research or something to better understand the risks.

[@amurizon]

I think I'll stick with glasses and contacts. I'm around -8 and -9 in my eyes, and almost 40 yrs old. At possibly $4k USD per eye, that will easily pay for glasses and contacts (and eye appointments) for the rest of my life. 🤷🏻

[@AbdullahKhan-qu4wy]

hello .my right eye have -12 power & left have -5 . doctor recommended me to do icl . please suggest if I do it or not

[@-1-2-1-]

More misleading marketing from Reinstein. He is playing down the significance of loosing one/two lines. This explanation is extremely misleading as loosing one/two lines BCVA is a terrible loss and can be devastating. If they REALLY wanted to educate the patient they should suggest trying out glasses +1D. NO ONE WILL FIND THIS ACCEPTABLE. It is a common misconception that 20/40 driving standard is fine and he is playing on this. It is actually severely disabling and detrimental to quality of life - just try it before surgery!

[@kouchmounir3565]

So u think that the surgery it is not a good choice for peaple that they have thick glasses ?

[@LadyBovine]

I agree with what you're saying, but I wanted to add that I think most people could adapt well to *+1 glasses given some time. I had to wear glasses before my ICL exam, and continued to until my surgery. Those were old glasses that were in practice undercorrected by about 1.25 diopters each eye, and as much as it was a bit shockingly bad at first (going from contacts), I actually got used to it to the point where i was thinking "this isn't so bad" within some weeks. Loss of two lines is still a significantly bad outcome if it's uncorrectable, but you could live a fairly normal life with less than razor sharp vision. I can't speak to double vision or other vision artifacts which might be much worse. I still agree the risk message is a bit sales-pitchy here, like you said.

[@humudonson40]

I just like the way he is making us understand I take my hat to them doctors all over the world for taking great care of the sick and venerable in the world bravo to you all and thank you for all your hard work

[@AceBadguy]

Wanna tell you all that I had ICL and it ruined my vision by giving me severe glare issues that never went away. Even though the surgeon removed it, I'm still having glare issues. Not worth the money and now I have permanent eye damage.

[@sfkshortvideos5690]

I have same bro😢😢😢 in my one eye... morning time also

[@miryl4744]

You should have your Dr check for cataracts.

[@Bharat286]

Sorry to hear, hope you will recover gradually... Was the ICL of STAAR company? I'm going to get this surgery next month. Only reason doing this is becoz it's reversible. Please guide....

[@AceBadguy]

@@Bharat286 Even though I had my ICL removed, my eyes are still permanently damaged. It's a lie that they say that it's "reversible." Sure, you can remove it but there's no guarantee that your eyes will return to what they once were.

[@Bharat286]

@@AceBadguy Thanks for sharing ❤️ I think you should go to the best surgeon in your country for your best recovery. BTW.. How much have you paid ? Do they reimburse some money ?

[@9859660581]

I've floaters in both my eyes can i undergo this surgery

[@marcusaurelius2988]

How about uveitis? endophthalmitis? urrets-zavalia syndrome? You just talk about losing lines? That is it?

[@sumairheesbani]

Hello my vision -11 for both eyes with cylindrical power, and I am facing retinal holes issue, so is ICL safe for me or not?

[@jagadeeshnidamanuri6030]

Check with doc. They'll conduct surgery eligibility. I almost had simmilar vision and I'm getting the ICL

[@akashkumaradventure7591]

Hi, i also have -9 in my both eyes, i u have any solution for that please let me know

[@LadyBovine]

@@akashkumaradventure7591 i had worse vision than that in both eyes and I had ICLs implanted. The outcome is fabulous so far (three weeks after.)

[@akashkumaradventure7591]

@@LadyBovine hey, thanks for replying back , One more thing I want to know that are u facing any issue now after the surgery, because I heard from many patients that they have issues like double vision.

[@akashkumaradventure7591]

@@jagadeeshnidamanuri6030 brother please give me your contact no I have some questions to ask.

[@shreyasshinde9881]

Hi next month i am going to doo the icl, -12 is my current number of both sides what are the preventive measure should I take before and after surgery guide me please

[@ugalde650]

do you score anything for astigmatism? if so, let us know how you’re holding up post surgery!

[@BrubruHhhh]

How is it now?

[@bonitabbonit8195]

Hi 10 days before i had my icl. My right eye is fine but in my left eye i see double images in night like ghost images or shadows of objects. Is that something to worried about??? Please help

[@samuelhan9704]

normal. especially at night or under the spotlight etc. this phenomenon will be gone in about 6-12months

[@st-ib1xy]

@@samuelhan9704 i m one week after my one eye icl surgery and i feel like my eyes can work with each other lol is that normal i see double and blury

[@Opelisc]

@Bonitab Bonit. Hey, has your ghosting go away?

[@HAG47]

@@st-ib1xy hello, how are you now?

[@josec413]

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[@tonyrad173]

I have cataracts in my left eye and I had Lasik like 22 yrs ago. I am now 51 and my left eye is a little weak like a plus 5 and my right eye has 20/20. Glasses were recommended to me but should i consider ICL to correct it. Thx

[@prashanthydulla3221]

No just stick with glasses. U will develop cataracts very early and icl will have to be removed . Anyway u will tend to see many side effects too

[@lordoftherain]

Honestly speaking, as a patient, I do need to understand risks that are involved in a procedure . However, as a professional, you need to give me a good recommendation. instead of telling me:" I have told you all the risks and now it is up to you to decide if you want the surgery to be done or not". No ! you need to make a decision for me in this circumstance and willing to take the liability of any outcomes. That is what professionals for.

[@kouchmounir3565]

U will never find a doctor that take the decision in your place u r the own responsable about all what it will happen

[@nehaagarwal5212]

I have done my icl before one year and i face no issues at all, everything is normal

[@lunarnuts]

Come on, be an adult and make a decision. Doctor's job is to make you understand the risks and your job is to make a decision. Either take the risk or not. What you are saying is for doctor to become similar to your patrons(parents) and make that decision for you. Similar to brainlessly following wills of your parents either for marriage, college, profession etc. You have own your own life. And life is all about making decisions. You cant shift the blame and responsibilities to others, they are not your parents, and you are not a kid. If you still can't make a decision, you gotta grow up. May be you are not old enough. I aint trying to disparage, accuse or blame you. I had similar experiences before i turned 16. Then i learned about being an adult, made decisions by myself and owned my decisions and bore my blames. You cant always follow someone's advices, no one is gonna live your life for you. Grow up.

[@nilimadongre8953]

@@nehaagarwal5212 hey neha, Can you please share some more info about the surgery....actually im planning for icl surgery.

[@rosyc9250]

No, it is up to the patient. I could only add my opinion if vision is so severe that the benefits obviously outweighs the risks. Getting worse vision after corrective surgery has one of the highest suicide rates than almost any surgery.

[@archanamohandoss469]

Hi Neha . I am also going for this next month.do we need to wear specs even after ICL?

[@nehaagarwal5212]

After surgery they will suggest to wear black for a week just for precautions so that you avoid to touch or rub your eyes.

[@laakrish3944]

Hi Archana, how was your experience with ICL? I am thinking to do ICL, can you give me suggestions and your review?

[@repellent_one]

@@nehaagarwal5212 how's it now Neha ji? Working fine?

[@nehaagarwal5212]

@@repellent_one yes

[@repellent_one]

@@nehaagarwal5212 maybe i should go for it too, let me know if there were any complications

[@nehaagarwal5212]

Sir i am not a contact lenses wearer My specs number is -8D and -2 C and doctor suggested me for icl surgery. Is there any vision loss risk. I am very confused. My surgery is fixed on 2 march. Is there any side effects in long term. Should i done it or drop it??

[@nehaagarwal5212]

@Santosh Nagnurkar i have done icl a 2 weeks ago, i am happy

[@muhammedhashim9138]

@@nehaagarwal5212 *What is the power in your each eye? What is your condition now? plz reply...*

[@nehaagarwal5212]

@@muhammedhashim9138 -9 and -10 with cylindrical power, Now m feeling normal

[@nehaagarwal5212]

@Santosh Nagnurkar yes i also experienced when i see the light sources i see halos but i didn't start night driving yet. But yes holas are the common side effects of this syrgery

[@santhoshreddy8572]

For me also doctor suggested to go for ICL surgery. How much does this surgery cost for both eyes?

[@miminigussie2794]

Hello and thanks for the nice presentation. I am a women 40 years old came from Erhiopia and lives now in Germany. I am marphan but not much visible and i had -11 in the left eye and -7 in the right eye. I did this opertion a week ago and my eye sees much better friom far but near blurry and reading is also not clear and i already made next apointment for ths right eye on Janury what do you advise me as a professional? And is there xifferent types of lences?

[@laakrish3944]

Hi @mimi How you are feeling now, is left eye is back to normal?

[@miminigussie2794]

@@laakrish3944 yes i see much better than before but i have no idea how long it lasts. Till now i do not have any side effects or problems.

[@kouchmounir3565]

@@miminigussie2794 what about now do u have any side effects,'?

[@Az-wl1iq]

​@@miminigussie2794 Do you have any problem with your eye nowadays?

[@kheniennihel8883]

Hello what about now ?

[@LivingLikeLu]

The guy said a whole Lotta nothing

[@Changed.User100]

Cant we just develop better surgery for high myopes bro?

[@jasonjamesbradshaw]

I’m not sure why, but this guy just isn’t very convincing

[@alexchong213]

Permanent dry eyes irritation, not fun. Constant use of eye drops. Was it better than glasses for me? I got better quality vision as in no more fish bowl curves, sports. Not great night visionHard to say? 50/50

[@argoneonoble]

My contacts are doing fine. Why take the risk? I moved to daily contacts a couple years ago. That was life-changing. Don't mess with your eyes.

[@siva3204]

I have done my ICL 2 weeks ago....now I caan see 6/6....

[@ydvbharti9946]

At which cost?

[@siva3204]

@@ydvbharti9946 1.69 lakh

[@shubhankarsse]

From where did you get it done? What was your prescription before the surgery? Do you still have halos?

[@siva3204]

@@shubhankarsse Aravind eye care , coimbatore, India I didn't get any halos now.....I faced after 1 month after surgery but now (4 months) I am good ✌️✌️

[@AmanullahPhulpotoVlogs]

@@siva3204 I need ur guideline I am really worried

[@kyleboselli3196]

Anyone knows why contact lens wearers accrue 1/1000 chance of losing two lines?

[@marcusaurelius2988]

Infectious Keratitis

[@rubyrose7619]

Two lines of what?someone explain to me please

[@RebekahsZ]

Yeah, that’s bullshit.

[@HannahPlaysOfficial]

That’s what I was wondering about. Is that because they wear contact lenses or because they handle them improperly?

[@amurizon]

​@@rubyrose7619did you watch the video? It is explained there.

[@adelalsilimi2010]

Icl was the worst dicision on my life 💔

[@nadjimbrh5657]

Why? Explain more please

[@smile5____]

Yes please explain because I am planning to get it

[@adelalsilimi2010]

@@smile5____ its long horrible story i can't share all the details but my vision were better with glasses if time goes back million time i would never do it

[@smile5____]

@@adelalsilimi2010 I'm sorry about it...but can you please tell me your power Mine is -11 in left and -14 in right That's why I desperately want to get icl done but bcoz of these complications I'm a little bit upset

[@adelalsilimi2010]

@@smile5____ my right is +8 my left +9

[@mdkhokonislam4908]

আমার বয়স ২৫ বছর স্যার, আমার বাম চোখ -১৩.০০,আর ডান চোখ জন্ম থেকে নষ্ট চশমা দিলেও ডান চোখে দেখি না। ১৩ বছর বয়সে আমার দুই চোখে ছরি অপরেশন করি। ডান চোখঃ ডান চোখে নাটোর চখু হাসপাতালে। আর আগে থেকে আমি ডান চোখে কিছুই দেখেতে পেতাম না, অপরেশন পর দেখি খুব হালকা, চলা ফেলা করা যাবে না। আর এখন চশমা দিলেও দেখি না। এই চোখে ঠিক হবে স্যার? বাম চোখ, ছোট্র থেকে অনেক ভাল দেখতাম। কোন সমস্যা ছিল না। ডান চোখ অপরেশন করার কিছু দিন পর, আমাদের হাসতালে ঢাকা থেকে সরকারী ভাবে চোখে দেখার জন্য ডাক্তার এসেছিল।। সেখানে পরিখা করার পর ছনি ধরা পড়ে। সেখান থেকে ঢাকাতে যেতে বলে এবং ঢাকা ছানি অপরেশন করে। অপরেশন নাম মনিং ফিশন কেটারেট সাজারী। সাম্ভাবত। অপরেশন ফ্রি ছিল। তার পর থেকে বাম চোখে কম দেখতে শুরু করি। এখন আমার এই বাম চোখে -১৩,০০ পায়ার ১বছর আগে ঢাকা আই কেয়ার হসপিটাল ডঃ হারুনুর রসিদ স্যাকে দেখেছি সে বাম চোখে ল্যসিক, pciol. iop সব পরিখা পর, ল্যসিক হবে না কূনিয়া পাতলা। লেন্স পরিবর্তন করা যাবে না। লেন্সের অপরে লেন্স বাসানো ঝুকি আছে। ২ দিন ভেবে আমাদের জানিয়েছে । আর বলেছে সারা জীবন চশমা পরে থাকতে হবে। এখন আমার চোখে icl করা যাবে স্যার? কোন উপায় থাকলে জানাবেন স্যার। স্যার আমি এক জন কৃৃষক। চশমা নিয়ে কৃষি কাজ করা কত যে জামেলা। কোন উপায় থাকলে জানাবেন স্যার। আপনে তাইলে আমার সব রিপটরে ছবি দিবো। দেশে আথবা বিদেশে কোন সমাধন হবে স্যার? এখন আমার বয়স ২৫ বছর ০১৭৮৩০৩৬৬৫৭

[@Az-wl1iq]

ভাই সমাধান কি পেলেন?

[@imblaster85]

I'm goin for icl surgery next week, any suggestions? Can I start using my phone after the day of my surgery or do I wait for a week? Are there any long term risks? Is it worth the risk? Anyone with any suggestions please help me

[@CT-um7zq]

How did it go? Are you liking it or regretting it

[@shoxruzaaxmedova4500]

How it works? You're not regretting it?

[@sarahyy.yy_3]

Any updates?

[@Justice680]

People who are very short sited or have high mopia Are guaranteed to have Retina problem s when they reach there 40 s I had this problem.The NHS had to remove both ICL from eyes so they couid operate on the RETINA waste of money.

[@gendarmerielosblancos4395]

How long have you had ICLs

[@Justice680]

@@gendarmerielosblancos4395 16 years

[@gendarmerielosblancos4395]

@@Justice680 that's not so bad. 16 years is a long time glasses free. My doctor told me that the risk of developing cataracts due to ICLs greatly increase after 40s and 50s. Retinal detachment is very rare with ICLs. Are you back to glasses now? How's your eyesight and eye health? 16 years is good value for money but I hope the ICL didn't damage your retina or cornea

[@Justice680]

@@gendarmerielosblancos4395 only reading glasses but I still don't have 20 20 vision .

[@gendarmerielosblancos4395]

@@Justice680 it's unrealistic to expect perfect vision after 16 years. Vision will fluctuate. That's obvious. So long as your retina is not compromised you can still have good vision

[@karanmalhotra97]

hes sounding very snooty

[@jaffaorange3809]

What does ’snooty’ mean?

[@Tamiyaviolin]

Classic Johnian

[@TheDreamingdaily]

This is bs my aunt is an ophthalmologist and she said contact lens can be compared to cutting the eye open.

[@anthonyscott5612]

What is this guy talking ABOUT? This is double speak !

[@9859660581]

I've floaters in both my eyes can i undergo this surgery

[@OGLOC-PB]

What is your specs no. and age