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ICL: What are the risks of this procedure?

Question:
What are the potential risks and side effects that come with the ICL procedure?

Answer:
Most common risks/side effects of the ICL procedure include accuracy issues (slight nearsightedness or farsightedness following the procedure), night glare and halos, and dry eyes. Even so, these risks are small.

More rare risks include glaucoma, inflammation inside the eye, cataract, retinal detachment, and infection inside the eye.