What is IPCL and how does it correct vision?

IPCL is an implantable contact lens that corrects myopia and astigmatism by inserting a small lens into the eye.

When did IPCL receive regulatory approval in Japan?

IPCL obtained regulatory approval from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in April 2025.

What material is used to make the IPCL lens?

It uses an acrylic polymer material primarily composed of HEMA, which is widely used in contact lenses.

Why is the IPCL treatment considered highly reversible?

Unlike LASIK, it does not involve shaving the cornea, meaning the inserted lens can be removed in the future.

What percentage of the survey subjects were aware of implantable contact lenses?

More than 70% (specifically 72.8%) of the surveyed individuals with vision of 0.1 or less were aware of it.

AI News NQ Analysis

Survey on Awareness of Implantable Contact Lenses (Phakic Posterior Chamber Lenses) Among Men and Women in Their 20s-40s with Vision of 0.1 or Less

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AI Summary (NQ-processed)

At Working Co., Ltd., the Japanese distributor of "IPCL®," an implantable contact lens approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in April 2025, conducted a survey on implantable contact lenses among men and women in their 20s to 40s nationwide. The survey found that over 70% of respondents were aware of the treatment, with nearly the same percentage expressing interest. The primary drivers of interest were the inconvenience and ongoing cost of glasses and traditional contact lenses, while the main deterrents were fear of surgery and safety concerns. Interest was notably higher among women in their 20s and 30s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is IPCL and how does it correct vision?: A: IPCL is an implantable contact lens that corrects myopia and astigmatism by inserting a small lens into the eye.
Q: When did IPCL receive regulatory approval in Japan?: A: IPCL obtained regulatory approval from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in April 2025.
Q: What material is used to make the IPCL lens?: A: It uses an acrylic polymer material primarily composed of HEMA, which is widely used in contact lenses.
Q: Why is the IPCL treatment considered highly reversible?: A: Unlike LASIK, it does not involve shaving the cornea, meaning the inserted lens can be removed in the future.
Q: What percentage of the survey subjects were aware of implantable contact lenses?: A: More than 70% (specifically 72.8%) of the surveyed individuals with vision of 0.1 or less were aware of it.