SPECIALIST VISION CORRECTION
Implantable Contact Lens in Malaysia
Implantable Contact Lens surgery is a vision-correction option where a lens is placed inside the eye. At IKONIK, this treatment is performed using an Implantable Phakic Contact Lens (IPCL), which is designed to correct refractive error while your natural crystalline lens remains in place.
What Is an Implantable Contact Lens?
An Implantable Contact Lens is a lens placed inside the eye to correct refractive error. At IKONIK, the treatment uses an Implantable Phakic Contact Lens (IPCL), a phakic lens, which means your natural crystalline lens remains in place.
How IKONIK’s Implantable Phakic Contact Lens Works
Instead of reshaping the cornea, IKONIK’s Implantable Contact Lens treatment places a specially selected phakic lens inside the eye, in front of the natural lens, to help focus light more accurately.
This makes Implantable Contact Lens surgery a potential option for people with very high myopia, high astigmatism or corneal characteristics that may make laser eye surgery unsuitable.
Why People Consider Implantable Contact Lens Surgery
Implantable Contact Lens surgery is often considered when the prescription is high, the cornea is not ideal for laser treatment, or a patient wants another long-term vision-correction option.
Very High Myopia
People with very high short-sightedness may be outside the preferred treatment range for some laser procedures and may be assessed for IPCL instead.
High Astigmatism
Patients with significant astigmatism may need a customised phakic lens plan to correct blurred or distorted vision.
Thin Corneas
If the cornea is too thin for safe laser reshaping, an implantable phakic lens may provide another treatment option.
Not Suitable for LASIK
Corneal shape, thickness or other measurements may make LASIK unsuitable even when the prescription itself could otherwise be corrected.
Strong Prescription Glasses
Very high prescriptions can mean thick, heavy lenses and visual distortion at the edges of spectacles, prompting some patients to explore an implanted lens option.
Prefer to Preserve the Cornea & Natural Lens
IPCL is an additive phakic-lens procedure: the cornea is not reshaped and the natural crystalline lens remains in place.
Benefits of Implantable Contact Lens Surgery in Everyday Life
For suitable patients, Implantable Contact Lens surgery may reduce reliance on glasses or conventional contact lenses. At IKONIK, the treatment uses an Implantable Phakic Contact Lens (IPCL), and your natural lens remains in place.
Less Dependence on Glasses
Clearer unaided vision may make everyday routines more convenient and reduce the need to rely on spectacles throughout the day.
More Freedom for Sports & Outdoor Activities
Activities such as exercise, travel and outdoor recreation may feel easier without depending heavily on glasses.
More Comfortable Daily Vision
Suitable patients may experience clearer vision for work, commuting and other day-to-day activities.
More Freedom in Daily Activities
Reduced dependence on strong prescription glasses may make work, travel and everyday activities more convenient.
Less Daily Contact Lens Hassle
IPCL can reduce the need to insert, remove and maintain conventional contact lenses every day
Long-Term Vision Correction Option
The implanted phakic lens is intended to provide ongoing refractive correction while your natural crystalline lens remains in place.
Who May Be Suitable for Implantable Contact Lens Surgery?
Suitability depends on your prescription, prescription stability, overall eye health and detailed internal eye measurements assessed by an ophthalmologist.
Adults with Mature Eyes
IPCL is generally considered for adults after the eyes have reached maturity.
Stable Prescription
A stable spectacle prescription supports accurate lens planning.
Thin Corneas
Patients unsuitable for corneal laser treatment because of thin corneas may be assessed for IPCL.
Very High Myopia
IPCL may be considered for high or extremely high myopia, subject to individual measurements.
Healthy Eyes
The cornea, retina, eye pressure and internal eye structures need to be evaluated before surgery.
Seeking a Phakic-Lens Option
Patients who want to preserve their natural lens may discuss whether IPCL is appropriate.
When Further Assessment May Be Needed Before Implantable Contact Lens Surgery
Some patients may need further review, treatment or additional measurements before Implantable Contact Lens surgery can proceed.
Unstable Prescription
If your spectacle power is still changing, surgery may need to be delayed until the prescription becomes more stable.
Internal Eye Measurements Are Not Suitable
Adequate internal eye space and other anatomical measurements are required to position the phakic lens appropriately.
Active Eye Disease or Inflammation
Eye infection, inflammation or other active eye conditions may need to be treated before surgery is considered.
Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
Hormonal changes can temporarily affect prescription and eye measurements, so treatment may need to be postponed.
Medical Conditions or Medications Need Review
Your general health and medications may need to be reviewed as part of pre-surgery planning.
Additional Assessment Is Required
Your ophthalmologist may recommend extra tests if there are findings that need to be clarified before confirming treatment.
Assessment may include anterior chamber depth, pupil size, endothelial cell health, eye pressure, corneal shape and thickness, retinal health and prescription stability before treatment is confirmed.
What Makes IKONIK’s Implantable Contact Lens Different?
IKONIK performs Implantable Contact Lens treatment using an Implantable Phakic Contact Lens (IPCL). The phakic design allows the natural crystalline lens to remain in place while providing refractive correction.
Synthetic
Muslim-Friendly, Non-Animal-Based Lens
IKONIK uses an IPCL made from purely synthetic material, making it a non-animal-based option.
Up to -3000
Designed for Extremely High Prescriptions
May be considered for prescriptions up to -3000, subject to detailed eye measurements, ophthalmologist assessment and clinical suitability.
NO TISSUE REMOVED
No Eye Tissue Removed for Vision Correction
IPCL corrects refractive error by implanting a lens rather than removing corneal tissue.
Natural Lens Preserved
Your Natural Lens Remains in Place
IPCL is a phakic lens procedure, meaning your natural crystalline lens is preserved rather than removed during treatment.
Implantable Contact Lens vs LASIK
Both treatments can reduce dependence on glasses. Implantable Contact Lens surgery adds a lens inside the eye, while LASIK reshapes the cornea with a laser.
Implantable Contact Lens
IPCL may suit you more if...
- You have very high myopia or significant astigmatism
- Your cornea is thin or not ideal for laser treatment
- You want to preserve your cornea and natural lens
- You are comfortable with a phakic lens being implanted inside the eye
How it works
A customised phakic lens is implanted inside the eye while your natural lens remains in place.
Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK may suit you more if...
- Your prescription falls within the suitable laser treatment range
- Your corneal thickness and shape are suitable
- You prefer a treatment with no implanted lens
- Your assessment confirms you are suitable for corneal laser correction
How it works
A laser reshapes the cornea to correct refractive error without placing a lens inside the eye.
Simple guide: High prescription or thin cornea → IPCL may be worth discussing. Suitable cornea and prefer no implanted lens → LASIK may be worth discussing. Final suitability still requires a full ophthalmologist assessment.
Implantable Contact Lens Surgery Cost in Malaysia
The cost of Implantable Contact Lens surgery depends on your prescription, eye measurements, lens selection and treatment plan. At IKONIK, the final IPCL fee is confirmed after an assessment and lens planning.
IMPLANTABLE CONTACT LENS (IPCL)
Price confirmed after assessment
Your prescription, eye health and internal eye measurements are assessed in detail.
Why is IPCL pricing confirmed only after a consultation?
Your prescription, eye health and internal eye measurements are assessed in detail.
Complete your IPCL assessment
Your prescription, eye health and internal eye measurements are assessed in detail.
Discuss your lens options
The ophthalmologist explains your lens choices and the visual considerations for your needs.
Confirm your surgery price
The final fee is provided based on the lens and surgical plan recommended for you.
What Happens During Your Implantable Contact Lens Surgery Journey?
From eligibility assessment and eye measurements to phakic lens planning, surgery and follow-up, IKONIK’s Implantable Contact Lens treatment follows a specialist-led process.
1. Consultation: Confirm whether Implantable Contact Lens surgery is suitable for your eyes
Your ophthalmologist reviews your prescription, visual needs and overall eye health to determine whether Implantable Contact Lens surgery may be appropriate.
What may be checked during your assessment:
- Your current vision and spectacle prescription
- Prescription stability and degree of myopia or astigmatism
- Corneal thickness and shape
- Eye pressure and the health of the front of the eye
- Retinal and optic nerve health where appropriate
- Internal eye measurements needed for phakic lens planning
2. Lens Planning: Plan the phakic lens according to your prescription and eye measurements
Detailed measurements are used to select the appropriate phakic lens power and size for your eye.
Your treatment planning may include:
- Confirming your refractive prescription
- Measuring the internal space where the lens will sit
- Selecting the appropriate lens power and sizing
- Reviewing your visual expectations and lifestyle needs
- Discussing medications and any pre-surgery instructions
3. During Treatment: The phakic lens is implanted while your natural lens remains in place
The Implantable Phakic Contact Lens is inserted through a small incision and positioned inside the eye. Your natural crystalline lens is not removed.
What the procedure is designed to do:
- Add refractive correction inside the eye
- Preserve your natural crystalline lens
- Avoid reshaping the cornea for the refractive correction
- Position the phakic lens according to your individual eye measurements
4. After Treatment: Your eye is checked and you receive instructions before going home
After surgery, your eye is reviewed before you leave the clinic. You will receive prescribed eye drops and instructions on protecting the eye during the early healing period.
Your immediate aftercare may include:
- Using prescribed eye drops exactly as instructed
- Avoiding rubbing or pressing on the eye
- Protecting the eye from water, dust and accidental contact
- Following advice on sleeping, showering and screen use
- Attending your scheduled follow-up appointments
5. Recovery: Allow your vision to settle while your ophthalmologist monitors healing
Vision may improve quite quickly for some patients, but it can still fluctuate or feel slightly blurry during the early recovery period. Healing speed varies from person to person.
What to expect during recovery:
- First 24 hours — vision may still fluctuate or feel slightly blurry while the eye begins to recover
- Early follow-up — the doctor checks healing, eye pressure and the position of the implanted lens
- Following days — continue prescribed eye drops and avoid rubbing the eye
- Returning to activities — driving, exercise, swimming and other activities should only be resumed according to your ophthalmologist’s advice
- Seek prompt advice if you notice unusual pain, increasing redness, discharge or a sudden reduction in vision
- Ongoing follow-up — your ophthalmologist may continue to monitor eye pressure, lens position and overall eye health after the early recovery period
- Long-term eye checks remain important because an implanted phakic lens stays inside the eye
Why Choose IKONIK for LASIK Eye Surgery?
Experience, specialist care and patient confidence matter when choosing laser eye surgery.
More Than a Decade of Eye Care Experience
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More than a decade of specialist eye care experience at IKONIK’s Bukit Jalil centre.
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Meet the Eye Doctors Behind Your IPCL Care
Ophthalmologists providing specialist assessment, surgical planning and follow-up eye care
IKONIK’s ophthalmology team includes doctors with experience in refractive, cataract, retinal and general eye care. During a consultation, the doctor reviews your eye condition, explains the findings and discusses the treatment plan based on your individual needs.
Dr. Noor Aniah Azmi
Ophthalmology
Datuk Prof.
Dr. Muhaya
Ophthalmology • Uveitis
Dr. Punithamalar Velaitham
Ophthalmology
Dr. Nazima
Medical Retina • Uveitis
Dr. Rozita
Ophthalmology
Dr. Amirah
Ophthalmology
Dr. Rafidah
Ophthalmology
Dr. Stella
Ophthalmology
What IPCL Patients Say About Their Experience
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Implantable Contact Lens Surgery in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Visit IKONIK in Bukit Jalil for cataract assessment, specialist consultation, lens planning and cataract surgery care.
Location
9, 10, 11, Residensi Park Bukit Jalil, Persiaran Jalil Utama, 57000 Bandar Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours
7:30am – 8:00pm
(Monday – Saturday)
Implantable Contact Lens Surgery FAQs
Common questions about Implantable Contact Lens surgery, including the difference between ICL and IPCL, lens placement, follow-up care and possible risks.
What is the difference between ICL, IPCL and Implantable Contact Lens?
Implantable Contact Lens is the broader term for a lens implanted inside the eye for vision correction. ICL is commonly used to describe implantable collamer lens treatment, while IPCL stands for Implantable Phakic Contact Lens. At IKONIK, the treatment uses IPCL. “Phakic” means your natural crystalline lens remains in place while the additional lens is implanted inside the eye.
How quickly can vision improve after IPCL surgery?
Some patients may notice clearer vision quite soon after the procedure, and early improvement can sometimes be seen by the next day or first follow-up. However, recovery varies from person to person, and vision can continue to settle as the eye heals.
Will I need follow-up visits after IPCL surgery?
Yes. Follow-up appointments are an important part of IPCL care. Your doctor will check how the eye is healing, monitor the implanted lens position and make sure your vision is improving as expected.
Can one eye have IPCL and the other eye have flapless laser eye surgery?
In some cases, yes. The most suitable treatment can differ between the two eyes depending on prescription, corneal thickness, eye measurements and overall suitability. Your ophthalmologist will recommend the best plan for each eye after assessment.
Does IPCL surgery remove my natural lens?
No. IPCL is a phakic procedure, which means the natural crystalline lens remains in place. The implantable lens is positioned inside the eye to help correct the refractive error.
Is an Implantable Contact Lens the same as a normal contact lens?
No. A regular contact lens sits on the surface of the eye and is removed daily or regularly. An Implantable Contact Lens is surgically placed inside the eye and is intended for long-term vision correction.
What are the potential risks and side effects of Implantable Contact Lens surgery?
Like any eye surgery, Implantable Contact Lens surgery has potential risks and side effects. These may include temporary glare or halos, raised eye pressure, inflammation, infection, cataract formation, changes affecting the corneal endothelium, retinal complications, lens-position concerns, or the need for further treatment such as lens repositioning, exchange or removal. Your ophthalmologist will assess your eye anatomy and health and explain the risks most relevant to you before surgery.
Will I still need glasses after Implantable Contact Lens surgery?
Many suitable patients undergo Implantable Contact Lens surgery to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses, but it cannot guarantee complete freedom from glasses in every situation. Some people may still need spectacles for certain visual tasks, and residual prescription can occasionally remain after treatment.
Can an implanted phakic lens be removed or changed later?
If clinically necessary, a phakic lens may sometimes be surgically repositioned, exchanged or removed. This requires an eye surgeon and should not be considered the same as simply removing a normal contact lens.
Could Implantable Contact Lens Surgery Be Right for You?
Book a comprehensive eye assessment at IKONIK to find out whether IPCL, LASIK or another vision-correction option is more suitable for your eyes.
