Visian Toric ICL（Implantable Collamer Lens）- Patient Information Booklet - Facts and Surgery Guidance

Sep 30, 2026

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Patient information booklet for STAAR Surgical’s Visian Toric ICL intended to correct nearsightedness (myopia) with astigmatism. It outlines key facts before surgery, including eligibility ranges in diopters, the overall surgical process, and guidance for discussing questions with an eye doctor. The booklet explains relevant terminology, presents benefits and risks, lists contraindications, and provides warnings and precautions, along with a self-test, expected outcomes, and clinical study references.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages40

Reading Time1 h 41 min

AccessFree to download

Glossary

Introduction

What Is Nearsightedness with Astigmatism

Other Treatments to Correct Nearsightedness with Astigmatism

Benefits and Risks of Visian Toric ICL for Nearsightedness with Astigmatism

Contraindications

Warnings

Precautions

Are You a Good Candidate for Visian Toric ICL Surgery?

What Should You Expect During Visian Toric ICL Surgery?

Questions To Ask Your Doctor

Self-Test

Clinical Studies

Summary of Important Information

Patient Assistance Information

Visian® Toric ICL ™ (Implantable Collamer® Lens) For Nearsightedness with Astigmatism Facts You Need To Know About STAAR Surgical’s Visian Toric ICL SURGERY PATIENT INFORMATION BOOKLET For Nearsightedness (Myopia) between –3.0 to –20.0 Diopters with Astigmatism between 1.0 to 4.0 Diopters Please read this entire booklet. Discuss its contents with your doctor so that you have all of your questions answered to your satisfaction. Ask any questions you may have before you agree to this surgery. Distributed and Manufactured by: STAAR Surgical Company 1911 Walker Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 USA Tel:(800) 352-7842 FAX:(800) 952-4923 Copyright 2017 by STAAR Surgical Company This booklet may be reproduced only by a treating physician, for use with patients considering Visian Toric ICL Surgery. All other rights are reserved. CAUTION: U.S. (Federal) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Glossary ........................................................................................................................ 4 2.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9 3.0 What Is Nearsightedness with Astigmatism ................................................................. 9 4.0 Other Treatments to Correct Nearsightedness with Astigmatism............................... 13 5.0 Benefits and Risks of Visian Toric ICL for Nearsightedness with Astigmatism ...... 14 6.0 Contraindications ........................................................................................................ 23 7.0 Warnings ..................................................................................................................... 23 8.0 Precautions .................................................................................................................. 26 9.0 Are You a Good Candidate for Visian Toric ICL Surgery? ....................................... 27 10.0 What Should You Expect During Visian Toric ICL Surgery? ................................. 28 11.0 Questions To Ask Your Doctor ................................................................................ 31 12.0 Self-Test .................................................................................................................... 32 13.0 Clinical Studiesof...................................................................................................... 33 14.0 Summary of Important Information .......................................................................... 38 15.0 Patient Assistance Information ................................................................................. 40 1.0 GLOSSARY This section summarizes important terms used in this information booklet or that your eye doctor may discuss with you. Please discuss any related questions with your doctor. Acute: Of sudden, rapid onset, usually with notable symptoms. Acute Corneal Decompensation: A sudden swelling of the usually clear front surface of the eye (cornea) . Anisocoria: Unequal pupil size. Anterior Chamber: Front chamber of the eye; anterior chamber depth is the space between the back of the cornea to the front part of the crystalline lens. Anterior chamber angle is the location where the cornea and iris meet. Antibiotic Medication: A drug used to treat or prevent infection. Your doctor may prescribe this medication after Visian Toric ICL surgery. Anti-inflammatory Medication: A drug that reduces inflammation or the body’s reaction to injury or disease. Any eye surgery can cause inflammation. Your doctor may prescribe the medication after Visian Toric ICL surgery. Astigmatism: A focusing error that results in blurred distant and/or near vision. The cornea is more curved in some directions than others, and causes light rays to focus at different points inside the eye. Parts of

FAQs

What condition does the Visian Toric ICL surgery aim to treat?

It is intended for nearsightedness (myopia) with astigmatism. The booklet includes diopter ranges to describe appropriate treatment levels.

What topics are covered in the booklet before you agree to surgery?

It explains important terms (glossary), introduces the procedure, describes benefits and risks, and includes contraindications, warnings, and precautions to help patients discuss concerns with their doctor.

How can patients check whether they are a suitable candidate?

The booklet includes a section on being a good candidate for Visian Toric ICL surgery and also provides a self-test, alongside guidance on what to expect during surgery.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Oliver