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ICL Surgery in D.N. Nagar – Divyajyoti Eye Hospital, Andheri West
People who ask about ICL from D.N. Nagar are often office workers who have lived with thick glasses for years and were told at some point that their power is too high, or their cornea too thin, for laser treatment. ICL may still be an option, because the lens sits inside the eye and no corneal tissue is removed. It is not suitable for everyone, however. The space inside the front of the eye has to be large enough, the prescription stable, and the eye otherwise healthy, and only measurement can settle that. Your first visit is therefore an evaluation, not a booking, and we will tell you plainly if another route suits you better. Getting here is simple without a car: take the Blue Line to D.N. Nagar station, then a short auto ride west along J.P. Road to the 7 Bungalows bus depot, with our ground-floor entrance opposite. Our OPD runs Monday to Saturday, 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, so you can come straight from work. Bring your old glasses and any earlier reports.
Reaching us from D.N. Nagar
Divyajyoti Eye Hospital, Andheri West is a short auto ride west along J.P. Road from D.N. Nagar metro station.
D.N. Nagar is the easiest area to reach us from if you would rather not drive at all. The station is on the Blue Line (Line 1), and from the exit it is a short auto ride west along J.P. Road to the 7 Bungalows bus depot, with our ground-floor entrance opposite. Buses along J.P. Road cover the same stretch. That combination makes D.N. Nagar useful not only for people living around the Andheri West junction but for anyone travelling in on the metro from further along the line. Since our OPD runs Monday to Saturday from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, patients who work in offices around Andheri commonly finish the day, take the metro a stop or two and come straight in without worrying about parking.
Nearby landmarks
- D.N. Nagar Metro Station (Line 1)
- Andheri West junction
- J.P. Road
- Veera Desai Road
Jyoti Apartment, Ground Floor, Opp. 7 Bungalows Bus Depot, J.P. Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400 053
OPD Mon - Sat 5 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (closed Sunday)
About ICL Surgery
An implantable collamer lens placed inside the eye to correct vision without removing or reshaping any corneal tissue.
Who is this for?
ICL may be considered for:
- Adults with a stable prescription who want to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
- People whose corneas are too thin, or whose spectacle power is too high, for LASIK or Trans-PRK.
- People with dry eyes who prefer not to have corneal tissue reshaped.
- Those who want a correction that can be reversed or exchanged later.
Before an ICL can be planned we measure the internal dimensions of the front of the eye, assess the cornea, examine the retina and check eye pressure and the drainage angle. ICL is not suitable in every eye: a shallow anterior chamber, certain angle findings, active eye disease or an unstable prescription are all reasons to advise against it.
Suitability is decided only in an individual consultation after these measurements. [TODO: client to confirm price range]
What the procedure involves
- A detailed pre-operative workup: refraction, corneal measurements, anterior chamber measurements, gonioscopy, eye pressure and a dilated retina evaluation.
- The lens is ordered to your individual power and size, so there is a wait between the workup and the surgery date.
- On the day of surgery the eye is numbed with drops or a local anaesthetic. You remain awake.
- A small opening is made at the edge of the cornea.
- The folded lens is introduced through that opening and positioned behind the iris, in front of your natural lens.
- Lens position and eye pressure are checked before you leave. The opening is self-sealing and stitches are usually not required.
- The procedure takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes and is performed in our sterile operating theatres maintained to NABH guidelines.
Recovery and follow-up
Vision usually begins to improve within the first day or two, though it can fluctuate while the eye settles. Mild glare, haloes at night, watering or a gritty feeling during the first week are common.
Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops are prescribed on a tapering schedule. Many people resume everyday activities within a few days, but your surgeon will tell you when to restart driving, the gym, swimming and dusty or heavy work.
Follow-up is arranged for the next day and then at intervals, so that eye pressure, lens position and the drainage angle can be checked. The lens needs no cleaning or daily handling, unlike a contact lens, but an annual eye examination is recommended for life. Contact us promptly if you develop increasing pain, spreading redness or a sudden fall in vision.
Common questions about ICL Surgery in D.N. Nagar
An ICL is usually considered when laser correction is not the safer option for that particular eye. The common reasons are a spectacle power too high to be corrected by reshaping the cornea, a cornea too thin to give up the tissue that laser correction would remove, or significant dry eye. Because an ICL adds a lens rather than removing corneal tissue, corneal thickness stops being the limiting factor. Which route suits you depends on your individual evaluation, and your surgeon will advise.
No. The implant is placed inside the eye in front of your natural lens, which is left completely untouched. That is what distinguishes it from cataract surgery, where the natural lens is removed and replaced by an intraocular lens. An ICL is sometimes described as a contact lens that sits inside the eye instead of on its surface.
The lens is designed to stay in place indefinitely and needs no daily handling or maintenance. Unlike laser correction, which permanently changes the shape of the cornea, an ICL can be removed or exchanged by a surgeon if that ever becomes necessary, for instance if your eye changes significantly over the years. You will still be asked to attend routine follow-up examinations after the procedure.
Possibly. ICL does not remove corneal tissue, so it may suit people with high power or thin corneas, but the measurements inside your eye decide this.
The lens can be removed or exchanged by a surgeon if needed, for example if you later need cataract surgery.
Usually, yes, for a period before measurements. Please ask us how long when you arrange your visit.
Ask us about ICL Surgery
OPD runs Mon - Sat 5 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (closed Sunday). Call or WhatsApp us and our front desk will help you. Cashless mediclaim and TPA empanelment available.