Marietta, GA—Board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist Dr. Jordan Stanley completed advanced training in Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) implantation and refractive surgery at the Zaldivar Institute in Mendoza, Argentina in November 2024. ICL implants are placed in the eye, between the iris and the natural lens, to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism. Receiving world-class training in this LASIK alternative enables Dr. Stanley to offer patients long-term vision correction safely and effectively at his Marietta practice, PureSight Surgical, in addition to his other ophthalmology services like cataract surgery and glaucoma management.
"I am thrilled to bring this innovative treatment option to patients in Marietta," said Dr. Stanley. "The training I received at the Zaldivar Institute has equipped me with the highest level of expertise in ICL surgery, allowing me to provide superior outcomes for those seeking freedom from glasses and contacts."
The Zaldivar Institute is globally recognized for its expertise in ICL surgery. Dr. Stanley was among a select group of twelve international surgeons who were accepted to participate in the immersive ICL course. ICL surgery involves implanting a flexible collamer lens inside the eye to correct vision without altering the corneal shape or removing corneal tissue. This procedure is especially beneficial for patients who are not ideal candidates for LASIK, prefer a reversible procedure, or have higher degrees of nearsightedness.
"While LASIK is the most well-known refractive surgery to people in the United States, ICL offers several advantages over LASIK," Dr. Stanley explained. "It treats greater degrees of nearsightedness, preserves the corneal structure, provides UV protection, and is reversible. Additionally, patients often experience better night vision with fewer instances of halos or glares."
LASIK surgery reshapes the cornea and thus can exacerbate or initiate dry eye syndrome. Dr. Stanley says that implantable lenses do not have this side effect, making them a more attractive option for many patients. These lenses are also able to correct a greater degree of nearsightedness (myopia) than LASIK.
Dr. Stanley founded PureSight Surgical in Marietta with a commitment not just to excellence in ophthalmology care and surgery, but also to offer attentive care and transparent pricing in a small-business environment.
"My goal is to provide personalized, state-of-the-art eye care to my community," he said. “I saw a need for more personal, understanding eye care in this area, as well as for an option that allowed patients to understand what their final costs would be upfront. My practice model is designed to meet both of those needs.”
Dr. Stanley uses the latest generation of EVO ICL™ lenses, approved by the FDA in 2022, which provide UV protection and feature a central port that eliminates the need for peripheral iridotomies. With over 2 million ICLs implanted worldwide, the procedure has a proven track record of safety and success.
“By adding ICL surgery to my services, I am excited to help more patients achieve clear vision and improve their quality of life,” said Dr. Stanley. “Freedom from glasses and contacts is truly a game-changer for so many adults.”
To be a good candidate for the lenses, patients should be between ages 21 and 45, with myopia (nearsightedness) in the moderate to severe range (typically between -3.00 and -20.00 diopters) and/or astigmatism. One may be a good candidate even if told one was not a LASIK or photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) candidate due to the strength of prescription or a corneal concern such as dry eye or thin corneas. Patients should also have had a stable prescription for at least a year and no history of eye diseases like glaucoma or iritis.
Dr. Jordan Stanley is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist. As the founder of PureSight Surgical in Marietta, GA, Dr. Stanley is committed to offering excellence in care for cataract surgery, ICL refractive surgery, glaucoma management, and medical eye exams with transparent fee-for-service pricing available for those without insurance. He is also in-network with Medicare and many private insurance plans including Blue Cross and UnitedHealthcare.
Patients interested in learning more about ICL surgery and whether they are candidates are encouraged to schedule a consultation with Dr. Stanley at PureSight Surgical by calling (770) 230-2020 or visiting https://www.puresightsurgical.com/. The practice is located at 840 Kennesaw Ave NW #7, Marietta, GA 30060.
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PureSight Surgical
Dr. Jordan Stanley
(770) 230-2020
connect@puresightsurgical.com
840 Kennesaw Ave NW #7, Marietta, GA 30060