ICL surgery is often well suited to people who are still working, especially when high prescriptions interfere with job performance or comfort.
Work‑related benefits
Clear unaided vision can be a major advantage.
- Less dependence on glasses that fog, slip, or restrict protective equipment
- Better visual comfort for long hours at screens or in detailed tasks
- Improved confidence in safety‑critical roles when well planned
- Freedom from contact‑lens related dryness or infections
- Potential to meet occupational visual standards more comfortably
Planning around employment
Timing and expectations are important.
- Scheduling surgery when a short break from work is feasible
- Discussing specific visual tasks, such as night driving or fine work
- Allowing for temporary use of glasses while vision settles
- Ensuring follow‑up visits fit with work patterns
- Considering future presbyopia and how it may affect job requirements
