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22A Harley Street London W1G 9PB
ICL Surgery (Implantable Contact Lens) in London
A removable, additive lens implant for high prescriptions or thin corneas not suited to laser. The EVO & EVO+ Implantable Collamer Lens sits gently inside the eye to correct your vision — performed by GMC-registered surgeon Dr Radwan Almousa.
- Free consultation (£300 fee, deducted if you proceed)
- EVO lens, diagnostics & aftercare included
- Removable & reversible if ever needed
What is ICL surgery?
ICL (implantable contact lens) surgery places a soft, biocompatible Collamer lens permanently inside your eye, in front of the natural lens — correcting short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism, especially where laser isn’t suitable.
Unlike laser, no corneal tissue is removed, so it’s ideal for higher prescriptions and thinner corneas. The EVO & EVO+ lens is additive and removable — it can be taken out or exchanged in future if your needs change. Each eye takes around 20–30 minutes under local anaesthetic drops, as a day case, and most patients see a dramatic improvement within a day.
Over 45 and thinking about reading vision too? Lens replacement may suit you better, or laser eye surgery for lower prescriptions — we’ll advise honestly at your consultation.
Additive, removable, reversible
The EVO Implantable Collamer Lens works with your eye’s natural anatomy without removing any tissue. It offers sharp, high-definition vision, blocks harmful UV, and — uniquely among permanent vision correction — can be removed or exchanged if your needs ever change. The lens is included in your all-inclusive price.
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Your ICL options & costs
Your surgeon recommends the right EVO lens for your prescription and eye anatomy at your consultation.
Myopic (Simple)
For short-sightedness — the EVO Collamer lens corrects distance vision with no astigmatism.
Myopic Toric
For short-sightedness with astigmatism — the EVO+ Toric lens corrects both.
Hyperopic
For long-sightedness, with a specialist EVO lens matched to your eye.
Specialist / Keratoconus
A specialist ICL solution for complex prescriptions and selected keratoconus cases.
EVO & EVO+ lenses
The latest-generation Implantable Collamer Lenses — UV-blocking, high-definition and removable.
Aftercare & enhancement
All post-operative appointments through your first year, plus any adjustment if needed — at no extra cost.
Am I suitable for ICL?
ICL is often the answer when laser isn’t an option — but a consultation confirms it. As a guide:
Often a good candidate
- High short-sightedness beyond the range of laser
- Thin or irregular corneas unsuitable for laser
- Aged roughly 21–45 with a stable prescription
- Dry eyes or contact-lens intolerance, wanting a removable option
May need an alternative
- Over 45 and wanting reading vision — consider lens replacement
- Lower prescriptions suited to laser eye surgery
- Insufficient space inside the eye for the lens
- Certain eye-health conditions your surgeon will check for
What happens, step by step
Free, surgeon-led consultation
A detailed assessment led by your surgeon, with advanced scans and measurements, confirms your suitability and the right EVO lens for your eyes.
Your personalised lens plan
Your surgeon explains your options, expected outcome, risks and costs — with no pressure and no obligation. Your bespoke lens is ordered to your exact measurements.
Treatment day
Each eye takes around 20–30 minutes under anaesthetic drops. The lens is placed through a tiny opening, and you go home the same day.
Recovery & aftercare
Most patients notice a dramatic improvement within a day. We review you through your first 12 months, with any adjustment included.
Benefits and risks
Good clinical care means being clear about both. Your surgeon will discuss all of this with you in person before you decide.
Benefits
- Corrects very high prescriptions laser can’t reach
- No corneal tissue removed — ideal for thin corneas
- Removable and reversible if your needs change
- Sharp, high-definition vision with UV protection
Possible risks & side-effects
- Temporary glare or haloes around lights while adapting
- A small chance of raised eye pressure needing treatment
- Rarely, the lens may need repositioning or exchange
- As with any intraocular surgery, rarer complications are possible
Outcomes vary between individuals and cannot be guaranteed. Your surgeon will assess your suitability and discuss the risks specific to you at consultation.
How much does ICL surgery cost?
ICL surgery at Precision Vision London starts from £3,500 per eye for a myopic EVO lens, or from £47.70 per month with 0% finance. Toric and specialist lenses range up to £4,300 per eye. Every price is all-inclusive — consultation, the EVO lens, the procedure, diagnostics and aftercare.
Myopic (Simple)
Short-sightedness, from £47.70/month on finance.
Myopic Toric
Short-sightedness with astigmatism.
Specialist
Complex prescriptions & selected keratoconus.
See the full ICL cost breakdown and 0% finance options, or book a free consultation for a personalised quote.
Dr Radwan Almousa
Dr Almousa is an NHS consultant with fellowships in refractive surgery and cornea, and posts at Moorfields, Queen Victoria Hospital and The Wellington. He performs all lens-based procedures at Precision Vision London — ICL, refractive lens exchange and cataract surgery — and every patient is treated by the consultant personally.
Find out if ICL is right for you
Book a free, no-obligation, surgeon-led consultation on Harley Street. We’ll assess your eyes, answer your questions, and recommend the right option honestly — with no pressure to proceed.
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What our ICL patients say
“I had worn glasses for 25+ years and was very short-sighted, so laser was not an option. I had implantable contact lenses done and am thrilled with the results — my vision is now clearer than it ever was with contacts or glasses. I would highly recommend this treatment to family and friends.”
“I was nervous about having ICL, but the professionalism of all the staff helped to relax me. The procedure was far less painful than I had imagined and very quick. The aftercare has been extremely good — I now have 20/20 sight (from approx. -8.00) and I am extremely happy.”
“The treatment and follow-up care have been fantastic. My vision has improved beyond belief and I now have 20/20 vision in both eyes. They even called both evenings after surgery to make sure I was OK. Thank you.”
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