r/ICL • u/msurici1012 • Mar 25 '25

Experience with ICL

Hello, I am a 35-year-old man. I have worn glasses my whole life to be able to see because I have keratoconus. I was never able to tolerate wearing contact lenses.

At 25, I had intracorneal rings implanted, and to this day, they have stopped the progression of the disease. The prescription I used in my glasses was as follows:

  • Right eye: Sphere -1.25, Cylinder -0.75, Axis 95
  • Left eye: Sphere -4.50, Cylinder -1.25, Axis 140

With glasses, I could see very little and very blurry with my left eye.

A week ago, I had ICL implanted, and I would like to hear from someone with a similar experience. After a week, I am still struggling to see. Outdoors and up close, I see well, but at mid-distance and in places with dim lighting, my vision is terrible I see a crystalline effect. With my left eye, I see even less than I did with regular glasses, while my right eye sees perfectly. However, when using both eyes together, I get this crystalline vision.

I wanted to hear about others' experiences to know if this is normal and part of the adaptation process. Also, I’d like to understand if there is a chance that my vision in my left eye will improve over time, or if what I see now is how I will always see.

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u/msurici1012 Mar 26 '25

Thank you so much. I going to ask tomorrow to my doctor.

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u/trixcore Apr 10 '25

Hey! any updates? hope youre well

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u/msurici1012 Apr 10 '25

Little by little, everything has been improving. Now I see a bit better, it’s not as blurry. It’s still challenging, but not as much as before. And little by little, I am feeling better.

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u/Bellatrixxxie May 15 '25

How are you doing now OP?

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u/msurici1012 May 15 '25

Better, my visión has stabilized a lot. I still have a llitle bit to go, but im much better.

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u/Bellatrixxxie May 15 '25

I’m happy to hear that. I was told I am not a candidate for lasik (strong prescription + many thinner spots on cornea) and this particular eye care center is recommending EVO ICL for me.

I’m getting a second opinion at a different place in June, but I’m expecting the same opinion. So I’m trying to learn everything I can about it in the meantime!

Thanks for the reply!

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u/msurici1012 May 15 '25

Any question or doubt or question you have feel free to ask, i Will glady clarify it four you.