Is ICL right for you?
A quick self-check and the next steps — wherever you are. ICL is performed across the country, so the most important choice is an experienced surgeon.
If you’re a nearsighted adult tired of glasses or contacts — especially with thin corneas, dry eye, a high prescription, or a “no” for LASIK — ICL is worth exploring. The next step is a consultation with an experienced ICL surgeon.
You may be a good candidate if…
- You’re roughly 18–59 with a prescription that’s been stable.
- You’re nearsighted, with or without astigmatism.
- You have thin corneas, dry eyes, or a high prescription.
- You were told you’re not a good candidate for LASIK or PRK.
- You want a procedure that doesn’t remove corneal tissue and is removable.
Not sure? Read the full candidacy guide — including what to do if you’ve been told your eye is “borderline.”
Your next steps
- Confirm you’re a candidate — review candidacy and the common questions.
- Find an experienced surgeon who performs ICL regularly and uses modern AI sizing such as ICLFit.com — see how to choose a surgeon.
- Book a consultation and bring your questions about candidacy, sizing, risks, and recovery.
Where can I get ICL?
ICL is performed by refractive surgeons across the United States and worldwide, so you aren’t limited to one location — many patients travel to an experienced specialist. What matters most is the surgeon’s experience and the technology they use to size your lens. Learn more about the experts behind this guide and the AI sizing tool they built on the experts page.
Educational content; only an in-person evaluation by a qualified ophthalmologist can confirm whether ICL is right for you.