Both in 2009 and 2010, Dr. Lobanoff was the top Visian surgeon in Minnesota. He implanted more Visian lenses than any other surgeon in the state.
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Quality of Vision
Visian ICL
LASIK
PRK
High definition vision
Excellent
Good
Good
Clarity of vision
Excellent
Good
Good
Contrast
Excellent
Good
Good
Night vision
Excellent (1)
24% reported
a reduction (2)
Over 16% reported
a reduction (3)
Predictable outcomes
Highly predictable (1)
Less predictable with
higher vision correction (4)
Less predictable with higher vision correction (5)
Patient Experience
Visian ICL
LASIK
PRK
Outpatient procedure
Yes
Yes
Yes
15-20 minute surgery
Yes
Yes
Yes
Local anesthesia
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimally invasive
Yes,
3 mm opening
Yes, 7-9.5mm
corneal flap
Yes
The “Wow” of immediate
visual acuity
Yes
Yes
Blurry fluctuating vision up to 3 months
1-2 day short recovery time
Yes
Yes, with additional 1-2 weeks for “flap” healing
Delayed visual recovery up to 4 wks.
Contributes to
“Dry Eye”
No
Yes, over 29% report
some occurence (3)
Yes, occurences during the
recovery period
Future Vision Versatility
Visian ICL
LASIK
PRK
Removable
Yes
No, corneal tissue
cannot be replaced
No, corneal tissue
cannot be replaced
Vision correction flexibility
Yes, removability does not
limit future treatment options
Limited if additional
treatments involve
the cornea
Limited if additional
treatments involve
the cornea
UV protection
Yes, blocks 100% of harmful UVA and UVB light (6)
No
No
Patient Types
Visian ICL
LASIK
PRK
Mild to moderate nearsightedness
Yes
Yes
Yes
High nearsightedness
Yes
Limited by corneal
thickness and
pupil size
Limited by corneal
thickness and
pupil size
Thin cornea
Yes
Limited range of nearsighted correction
Limited range of nearsighted correction
Large pupil
Yes
Greater chance of increased unwanted aberrations
Greater chance of increased unwanted aberrations
Dr. Mark Lobanoff is one of the most experienced Visian ICL surgeons in Minneapolis and the state of Minnesota. The Visian ICL is a lens technology that allows for the correction of myopia or nearsightedness. Many patients who were told they cannot have LASIK surgery due to a thin cornea, an extemely high myopic correction, or due to a corneal dystrophy called keratoconus can now successfully have their vision permanently corrected through the use of the Visian ICL. ICL stands for intraocular collamer lens. Collamer is a new flexible clear material from which the lens is made. Many people simply call the ICL an intraocular contact lens. The surgery is painless and takes only 10 minutes.
Above is a picture of the Visian ICL.
Click here to view an animated video of the surgical implantation of the Visian lens.
Recently the Today Show on morning TV aired a segment on the new Visian ICL technology. Click here to view the clip.
One to two weeks before the Visian ICL eye surgery Dr. Lobanoff will perform a YAG laser iridotomy. During this procedure, a YAG laser is used to create two small openings near the edge of your iris, which is the colored part of your eye. These openings serve as outlets that will allow the fluid in your eye to circulate around the lens. Prior to creating the small openings in the eye with the laser, the doctor will apply numbing drops to make the procedure more comfortable. The ophthalmologist will then prescribe eye drops for you to use during the weeks leading up to the Visian ICL procedure.
The entire surgical procedure will take about 10 minutes and it is completely painless. Because of the anesthesia used you will need someone to drive you home following the procedure. Your vision will be improved instantly and many patients report fantastic vision as soon as they reach the recovery room. Most patients can return to work and other daily activities the very next day. Call Michelle, Refractive Coordinator for North Suburban Eye Specialists, to schedule a free Visian ICL evaluation with Dr. Mark Lobanoff. Call 763 421 7420.
For more information or to make an appointment, call us today at (763) 421-7420
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