Switzerland's vision revolution: ICL – The clear path to life without glasses and contacts

L’ICL est une solution unique et réversible, qui offre une alternative durable aux lunettes et aux lentilles, sans altérer la structure naturelle de vos yeux

Switzerland's vision revolution: ICL – The clear path to life without glasses and contacts

ICL offers a unique and reversible solution, providing a lasting alternative to glasses and contacts, without altering the natural structure of your eyes

More than 10'000 operations performed
20 years experience
10-year guarantee
1st laser surgery center in Geneva
Maximum safety for your eyes
An efficient and available team

See life clearly with freedom from glasses and contacts

Our patients often feel a deep sense of relief when everyday life starts to feel simple, clear, and free again

Find comfort from the daily strain of poor vision

Before ICL surgery, life can feel tiring. Glasses may press on your face. Contacts may make your eyes feel dry, sore, or irritated. You may wake up and reach for help before you can see clearly. After treatment, many people feel relief from that daily strain. Vision can feel clearer without the same need for glasses or contacts. Simple moments, like opening your eyes in the morning, can feel calm and easy.

Feel free from the worry of relying on glasses or contacts

Poor vision can affect more than your eyes. It can make you feel limited, frustrated, or self-conscious. You may worry about losing your glasses, running out of contacts, or feeling stuck without them. After ICL surgery, many people feel lighter. They can enjoy life with more confidence and less daily worry. The change is not just about seeing better. It is about feeling more in control of your day and your choices.

Wake up to a day that feels clear, easy, and yours

Imagine waking up and seeing the room clearly. No searching for glasses. No contact lenses. No dry eyes from long hours of wear. You get ready faster. You drive, work, exercise, and meet friends with less fuss. Your day feels smoother because your vision is no longer the first problem you have to solve. Life still feels normal, but it feels easier. That is the kind of day many patients hope for.

Be seen as more confident, relaxed, and ready for life

Before treatment, others may notice you cleaning your glasses, avoiding photos, or struggling with contacts. You may not feel like your best self. After ICL surgery, people may see you as more confident and at ease. You may feel more open in social moments. You may enjoy sport, work, travel, and family time without the same visual barriers. The change can show in how you move, smile, and take part in life.

See life clearly with freedom from glasses and contacts

Our patients often feel a deep sense of relief when everyday life starts to feel simple, clear, and free again

Find comfort from the daily strain of poor vision

Before ICL surgery, life can feel tiring. Glasses may press on your face. Contacts may make your eyes feel dry, sore, or irritated. You may wake up and reach for help before you can see clearly. After treatment, many people feel relief from that daily strain. Vision can feel clearer without the same need for glasses or contacts. Simple moments, like opening your eyes in the morning, can feel calm and easy.

Feel free from the worry of relying on glasses or contacts

Poor vision can affect more than your eyes. It can make you feel limited, frustrated, or self-conscious. You may worry about losing your glasses, running out of contacts, or feeling stuck without them. After ICL surgery, many people feel lighter. They can enjoy life with more confidence and less daily worry. The change is not just about seeing better. It is about feeling more in control of your day and your choices.

Wake up to a day that feels clear, easy, and yours

Imagine waking up and seeing the room clearly. No searching for glasses. No contact lenses. No dry eyes from long hours of wear. You get ready faster. You drive, work, exercise, and meet friends with less fuss. Your day feels smoother because your vision is no longer the first problem you have to solve. Life still feels normal, but it feels easier. That is the kind of day many patients hope for.

Be seen as more confident, relaxed, and ready for life

Before treatment, others may notice you cleaning your glasses, avoiding photos, or struggling with contacts. You may not feel like your best self. After ICL surgery, people may see you as more confident and at ease. You may feel more open in social moments. You may enjoy sport, work, travel, and family time without the same visual barriers. The change can show in how you move, smile, and take part in life.

Discover the power of ICL: Your questions answered on a life free from glasses and contacts

A great solution if you have high prescription needs

Implantable contact lens (ICL / Phakic lenses) suitability criteria

  • When laser surgery is not feasible (this concerns up to 5% of patients), it is appropriate to focus on implants (ICL).
  • The intervention makes it possible to correct optical defects not accessible by laser such as:
    • cornea too thin
    • suspicion of keratoconus or fragile cornea
    • severe myopia and astigmatism

These extremely thin implants are slipped between the iris and the lens. Their thinness is similar to contact lenses, hence their name ICL “Implantable Contact Lens"

It is now a modern, simple and safe alternative to laser. High-precision implants can be “customized” according to each person’s visual disorder

The procedure takes place under local anesthesia with sedation. A very thin implant is slipped through a 3 millimeter corneal incision between the posterior surface of the iris and the anterior surface of the lens. The color of the eyes is not changed and recovery is very quick and without any pain. More than 2 million of these implants have been placed over the past 25 years.

ICL surgery can be a good option for people who are not suitable for laser eye surgery. It can treat higher prescriptions and does not remove tissue from the cornea, which is the clear front window of the eye. The lens can also be removed if needed. Many people enjoy clear vision with less need for glasses or contact lenses.

The disadvantages are that it is still surgery. It may cost more than laser treatment. It also needs careful checks to confirm that your eye has enough space for the lens.

ICL surgery is usually safe when performed on suitable eyes, but every procedure has risks. These may include infection, inflammation, raised eye pressure, glare, halos, dry eyes, or changes in vision. In some cases, the lens may need to be adjusted, replaced, or removed. Rarely, cataracts or damage to the natural lens can occur. Careful testing before surgery helps reduce these risks. Your surgeon will check your eye shape, prescription, eye pressure, and overall eye health before advising treatment.

Alternatives to ICL surgery include glasses, contact lenses, LASIK, PRK, and lens replacement surgery. The right choice depends on your age, prescription, corneal thickness, eye health, and lifestyle. Laser treatment may suit people with lower prescriptions and healthy corneas. Lens replacement may suit older patients or people with early lens changes. Glasses and contact lenses remain non-surgical options. A full eye assessment is the safest way to compare your choices.

ICL surgery starts with a detailed eye assessment. Your surgeon checks your prescription, eye pressure, cornea, pupil size, and the space inside your eye. If you are suitable, the lens is ordered for your eye. On the day of surgery, numbing drops are used. A small opening is made at the edge of the cornea. The ICL is placed inside the eye, behind the iris and in front of the natural lens. The lens is positioned, the eye is checked, and recovery begins.

Discover Your Vision's Potential - Your Free Assessment Awaits

Unlock a clear future without glasses and contacts

Discover Your Vision's Potential - Your Free Assessment Awaits

Unlock a clear future without glasses and contacts

3 SIMPLE STEPS TO A LIFE WITHOUT GLASSES OR CONTACTS

Navigating through laser vision correction options can seem daunting. To simplify your path to clearer vision, we've outlined an easy-to-follow, three-step process.

1 Connect with us

Unsure about laser eye surgery? Your journey starts here. Contact our expert team at +41 22 860 80 67 or schedule your complimentary assessment online.This first step is crucial to determine if laser vision correction is right for you.

2We'll meet

During your assessment, we'll dive into your specific needs and lifestyle. Our goal? To provide a clear, tailored recommendation for your eyes. You'll leave our clinic equipped with the knowledge and confidence to make an informed decision about your vision correction journey.

3Experience transformation

After treatment, join the ranks of those who have rediscovered their world with new clarity. Our patients often express amazement at the swift, life-altering impact of their decision. By choosing vision correction, you're not just saying goodbye to glasses and contacts – you're welcoming a new, unrestricted way of life.

Join the Vision Revolution: Real Stories of Breaking Free from Glasses and Contacts

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I am completely delighted with the result!

Since the operation, my vision has been perfect, and I am delighted to no longer have to wear glasses or contact lenses that my eyes could no longer tolerate after several years of daily use.

I without hesitation recommend the center to people who would like to have their vision corrected. Thanks again!”

Ambre

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Very good experience; everything went well for me. Warm welcome, clear explanations, and impeccable work—there's nothing to complain about except to encourage you to go there if you want to have an operation!!”

iMiGo11

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"I underwent Trans-PRK surgery. I felt in very professional hands all throughout, both before and after the intervention. The surgery went very well and I can now see perfectly well, which is already proving life changing.

Thanks Vision Laser team!

Daniel

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“An excellent experience! I am welcomed each time, the information is clear. As I am Asian with small eyes, I am a little stressed at the time of the operation, but the doctor and the staff are super, super, super friendly; it relaxes me a lot. I recommend!!”

Yanyun

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“A welcoming environment, friendly and highly competent staff, coupled with clear and honest explanations, made for an entirely positive experience.

I am now completely glasses-free for the first time in many years! I am so pleased with the results that I have already recommended both the clinic and the procedure to my friends.

Jonathan

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I have been living again since the operation! The staff takes great care, and the follow-up is excellent. I thank Dr. Farpour and his entire team for this quality care! I recommend 100%.”

Rita

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“One month post PRK laser eye surgery operation, the result is fantastic.

From my first encounter with Fabien I had a great impression, the options were clearly explained and discussed. For the operation I was taken care of by Dr De Lassus and Dr Farpour who were both reassuring, highly progressional and attentive to all my concerns.”

Violette

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Quick Quiz: Are You a Candidate for Glasses-Free Vision?

Laser eye surgery isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Your suitability varies based on your unique eye condition, age, and lifestyle. Discover the best vision correction option for you with our 2-minute quiz:

Quick Quiz: Are You a Candidate for Glasses-Free Vision?

Laser eye surgery isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Your suitability varies based on your unique eye condition, age, and lifestyle. Discover the best vision correction option for you with our 2-minute quiz:

Dr. Bijan Farpour

Holder of specialisation in ophthalmology at the University Hospital of Geneva, Doctor Bijan Farpour pursued post-graduate training for three years in Australia in Sydney at the Eye Hospital and Eye Institute in the field of cornea and refractive surgery.

Dr Sylviane Von Gunten

Former Head of Clinic for three years at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG), doctor Sylviane von Gunten has been an independent doctor since October 1998.

Dr. Ariane de Lassus

Dr de Lassus-Bristow has been in private practice in Geneva since December 2020 and focuses her activity on refractive surgery as well as cataract surgery

Dr. David Tabibian

Born in Geneva, Dr Tabibian completed his medical studies at the University of Geneva and then began his training as an ophthalmologist at the University Hospitals of Geneva.

Fabien Fernandez

Fabien Fernandez is responsible for the Center and coordinates its various technical aspects and communication.

Dr Samuel Hardy

Le Dr Samuel Hardy est titulaire d’un FMH en ophtalmologie et ophtalmochirurgie, et est spécialisé en chirurgie de la cataracte, chirurgie réfractive, et surface oculaire