ICL surgery is often a strong option for reducing dependence on spectacles, especially for high prescriptions, but complete freedom cannot be guaranteed.
How it can reduce glasses use
Many everyday tasks become glasses‑free.
- High‑quality distance vision for most activities without correction
- Less need for contact lenses, particularly for sport or travel
- Potential to drive, work, and socialise comfortably without spectacles
- Thin, low‑power glasses only for specific tasks if minor residual error remains
- Option to fine‑tune with light spectacles in demanding situations
Limits to true independence
Some glasses are still common.
- Reading glasses often required once presbyopia develops
- Small residual astigmatism or prescription may persist
- Night‑time or precision tasks may still benefit from mild correction
- Other eye conditions, such as macular disease, can limit independence
- Realistic expectations are important for long‑term satisfaction
