Initial Impressions of the Visian ICL V4c

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On June 24th, 2011, Erik Mertens, MD, FEBOphth, implanted the V4c ICL lens in five myopic eyes ranging from -6.0 to -8.0 diopters, marking the first time this lens was implanted outside Japan where the technology was developed. Dr. Mertens shares his initial impressions and experiences with the Visian ICL V4c procedure.

Posted: 9/21/2011

Initial Impressions of the Visian ICL V4c

On June 24th, 2011, Erik Mertens, MD, FEBOphth, implanted the V4c ICL lens in five myopic eyes ranging from -6.0 to -8.0 diopters, marking the first time this lens was implanted outside Japan where the technology was developed. Dr. Mertens shares his initial impressions and experiences with the Visian ICL V4c procedure.

Posted: 9/21/2011

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marcos gomez

14 years ago

Why do you think an intraocular surgery with ICL V4c is safer than Lasik?

Mario Zambrano

14 years ago

I'ts a no brainer, they are going to develop cataract. This can't be the best solution.

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