NOVEMBER 2016 I am going to undergo a Visian ICl procedure and decided to write a post about my decision. I have myopia of -2 in my right eye and -1.75 in my left eye. For those that are considering the procedure, here are my thoughts. What is Visian ICL The Visian ICL is made from Collamer, a biocompatible material created and used exclusively by STAAR Surgical. This lens is able to treat a large range of refractive error varying by region. Why have I chosen Visian ICL? In theory Visian ICL have several advantages over Lasik. They are removable They are additive vs permanent Perhaps better outcome predictability If something goes wrong they can be removed As with any surgery, there are risk associated with Visian ICL over lasik. As usual I am going to scrutinize every step of the procedure. Risks associated with Visian ICL My main concern is that the long term effects of these lenses remains unquantified. The side effects are cataract formation, endotheli