Overcome your visual problems with implantable contact lenses

FIND OUT HOW THIS ALTERNATIVE TO LASER EYE TREATMENT CAN SAVE YOU FROM GLASSES OR CONTACTS

Overcome your visual problems with implantable contact lenses

FIND OUT HOW THIS ALTERNATIVE TO LASER EYE TREATMENT CAN SAVE YOU FROM GLASSES OR CONTACTS

Gain a new lease of life

Find out how eye surgery can free you from glasses or contact lenses

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Look and feel your best

A great laser eye surgery alternative for those who don’t qualify

Get clear vision without glasses or contacts

You're tired of wearing glasses or contacts every day. You've heard that laser vision correction is a safe and effective way to get clear vision, but for one reason or another, it’s not for you.

With ICL, you can enjoy naturally clear vision without glasses and contact lenses. That means no more headaches or blurred vision!

Gain freedom from anxieties and frustrations

After ICL, you won’t have to worry about your glasses or contacts getting dirty again. Plus, you can finally throw away that bulky case and cleaning supplies.

You'll be able to see the world in a whole new way without having to worry about your vision!

Feel more confident and happy with yourself

Embrace the new you with ICL. With our quick,, and affordable procedure, you'll be able to change your look and feel happier, more relaxed, and ready to take on life head-on!

Enjoy life with clarity

Imagine living life without limits. With ICL, you can forget about worrying about your glasses or contacts affecting your day-to-day life. Within a day or two, you can do what you love with ease and grasp opportunities for new experience.

With ICL, life without limits is now a reality.

Look and feel your best

Our patients truly feel a positive change once they gain visual freedom

Get clear vision without glasses or contacts

You're tired of wearing glasses or contacts every day. You've heard that laser vision correction is a safe and effective way to get clear vision, but for one reason or another, it’s not for you.

With ICL, you can enjoy naturally clear vision without glasses and contact lenses. That means no more headaches or blurred vision!

Gain freedom from anxieties and frustrations

Feel more confident and happy with yourself

Embrace the new you with ICL. With our quick,, and affordable procedure, you'll be able to change your look and feel happier, more relaxed, and ready to take on life head-on!

Enjoy life with clarity

With ICL, life without limits is now a reality.

Three easy steps to free yourself from glasses and contacts

Start your journey today to see if you’re suitable

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get in touch

Not everyone is a good candidate for laser eye surgery. The first step is to find out if laser eye surgery can help you. You can take a self test, call us or use our online calendar to book a free assessment.

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We’ll meet

We will answer your questions during your free assessment and give you a clear and honest recommendation based on your lifestyle and needs. You will feel confident understanding the best treatment option for your unique eyes.

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Enjoy your freedom

After treatment, everyone tells us how surprised they are by how quickly their lives changed. They also mention that they wish they had done it years earlier! When people say yes to eye treatment, they are saying yes to a new life, free from the limitation of glasses and contacts!

Discover if you can be free from glasses and contact lenses

The best way to find out if laser eye treatment is right for you is to have a free assessment. We'll examine your eyes and get a clear answer from our experts on your suitability and laser vision correction options

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With ICLs, patients can experience independence from glasses and contacts

A great laser eye surgery alternative for those who don’t qualify

ICL suitability criteria

ICL is an eye surgery to correct myopia and/or astigmatism, with >99% satisfaction, and has already been performed on millions of eyes
Patients with a stable eye test between 21 and 60 years old, with myopia between -0.5 D and -20.0 D, and astigmatism between 0.5 D and 6.0 D, are the best candidates.

How ICL works

An ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) is a contact lens that corrects the refractive error of your eyes and is placed just in front of your own eye lens. It is a quick procedure that is also reversible: the lens can always be removed if necessary.
Simply put, ICL is a removable lens implant that offers an alternative to the already existing laser eye treatments such as FemtoLASIK and SMILE.
ICL is a lens also known as a ' phakic lens '. 'Fakisch' means that the eye's natural lens stays in place. The ICL is a posterior chamber implant that is inserted through a small incision into the eye behind the iris (the colored part of the eye) and in front of the natural lens to correct nearsightedness and/or astigmatism.

Advantages and disadvantages of the ICL

Advantages of ICL

Absence of dry eyes : since the cornea is not operated on, there is no chance of developing dry eyes.
Reversible surgery: Unlike laser treatment, the lens can be removed from the eye again, thus reversing the surgery.
Rapid intervention and equally rapid healing: Because the implant has an insertion size of only 3.2 mm, we can greatly optimize the procedure and the healing time. The procedure is also painless due to the numbing medication. Patients can usually expect surgery to last up to 15 to 20 minutes and most people can resume their daily activities after as little as 1 day, with clearer vision.

ICL risks

No surgical procedure can be performed without risk. Even if the risk is very minimal, complications from very trivial to very serious can be present.
Among the possible consequences of these interventions are classified, among other things, the perception of halos, a tendency to dazzle, a reduction in visual acuity even with correction, trouble with night vision, double vision, an internal eye infection, a distortion of the images, the development of cataracts. or glaucoma, a low-hanging eyelid. These are secondary effects, which are not desired, but are specific to the type of intervention.
In exceptional cases, as with any eye surgery, the complications can become serious, leading to loss of vision, or even loss of an eye. This possibility is nevertheless so exceptional that the frequency is difficult to evaluate.
The fact that this lens is 'FDA'-approved in the United States and has already been placed on more than 2 million eyes worldwide is a testament to its safety.

ICL options and alternatives

Of course, there are also alternatives for an ICL lens. For myopia, farsightedness and astigmatism, laser treatments exist, such as lasek, femtolasik, smile, en presbyond.Once you are older than 48 years, a multifocal lens implant, especially with farsightedness, can be considered. You can then often choose between a strong and a weaker multifocal lens implant. The choice between the two is usually made after the exploratory interview during the preliminary investigation.

ICL Steps

The ICL operation is performed on an outpatient basis. This means that the patient undergoes the surgery and leaves the hospital or clinic the same day. The procedure itself usually takes a maximum of 15 minutes. The patient must be taken home by someone after surgery. A light topical or local anaesthetic is administered. There is very little discomfort during or after surgery. Eye drops or medication may be prescribed and a visit with your eye doctor is usually scheduled the day after surgery.
The day after the operation you will come for a check-up and the shell will be removed. In the first 3 weeks after surgery you should use anti-inflammatory eye drops. The next check will take place after 3 weeks. Then the final refraction of the eye is also determined. Afterwards you should come for an annual check-up. To prevent the lens from coming into contact with your own cornea, you should absolutely not rub your eyes hard after the procedure.

ICL results

Because the Collamer ICL provides very accurate vision corrections without removing eye tissue, the quality of vision can be even better than after a laser treatment. Indeed, treatment is unaffected by the corneal variability that may occur after the laser-removed tissue has been repaired.
Meanwhile, this lens has already been implanted in millions of eyes. The satisfaction rate was 99%.

Find the laser eye treatment that suits your age, lifestyle and eyes

Laser eye treatment solves many different challenges

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Tired of your glasses and contacts getting in the way?

Vision correction can help you achieve clear vision and improve your quality of life.

What if there was a better way than glasses and contact lenses?

At Goes, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to see clearly without glasses or contacts.

Visit us to see how you can make the best of your 20s and 30s with glasses-free vision.

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Do your reading glasses make you feel older than your years?

Vision correction can help remove your need for reading glasses as you age. In just a few short minutes, our treatment can help improve your vision so you can see clearly without the aid of glasses or contacts.

Imagine being able to read without having to fumble with your reading glasses. With clear vision, you’ll be able to do all the things you love – like reading, texting, and even golfing – without any assistance.

Find out more about our vision correction services for those between 40 and 50.

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Are you over 50 and notice some hazy or cloudy vision?

You don’t have to give up on activities that are important to you – our treatment can help make that possible.

Lens replacement can help remove your need for reading glasses and remove the need for cataract surgery as you age. We offer a variety of treatments that are tailored specifically to meet the needs of those over 50 years old.

We want to help you maintain your independence and quality of life, so you can enjoy all that life has to offer.

Find out more about vision correction options if you’re 50 or over.

What our patients say…

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“My experience with Dr. Goes and the team at Goes Eye Center was nothing short of incredible. From start to finish, the ICL surgery process was smooth and successful. I can't recommend Dr. Goes and his team enough, Thank you!”

P.H

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“Antwerp's best ophthalmologist for smooth, informed eye treatments. You'll be pleasantly surprised and fully supported with any questions you may have.”

G.G

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“Top-notch team, great communication and smooth procedure. Highly people-oriented and knowledgeable!”

S.R

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“Ik ben onder de indruk van mijn nieuwe perfecte zicht na de ICL-operatie bij Goes Oogcentrum! De snelle en pijnloze procedure, samen met het geruststellende en competente personeel, leidde tot een levensveranderende ervaring. Dr. Goes Jr is een professional en legde elke stap duidelijk uit. Ik beveel het team van Goes Oogcentrum ten zeerste aan – ze hebben al mijn verwachtingen overtroffen!”

K.M

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“Unbelievable experience at Goes Oogcentrum! Pro team led by Dr. Goes Jr. exceeded all expectations, especially during my Femtolasik surgery. I came from the US for this, and am now seeing better than ever doing my favourite things. A huge thank you to Dr. Goes and his amazing team!”

T.L

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“Absolutely amazing ICL surgery experience at Goes Eye Center! Highly recommend the top-notch team and Dr. Goes Jr!”

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“Incredible SMILE experience at Goes Eye Center! Dr. Goes and his team made me feel comfortable throughout the procedure and my results have exceeded my expectations. No more glasses! I regret not getting this treatment sooner.”

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“I underwent laser treatment at the Goes Eye Center and am incredibly satisfied with my experience. The doctors were attentive and professional, and the operation was a success. I am now blessed to have perfect vision without glasses.”

J.S

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“Dolblij met mijn SMILE-behandeling bij het Goes Oogcentrum! Een naadloze operatie, eersteklas service en verbazingwekkende resultaten – geen afhankelijkheid meer van brillen. Zonder twijfel DE BESTE KEUZE DIE IK OOIT HEB GEMAAKT!”

L.J

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“I watched a Crosslink surgery on YouTube before my own operation and I was terrified, but Dr. Goes at Goes Eye Center provided detailed information that put me at ease. The procedure went smoothly, with all staff from reception to surgery being friendly and professional. My eyesight improved greatly! I highly recommend Goes Eye Center to family and friends. An outstanding and personal experience!”

A.K

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“Mijn laserbehandeling ervaring met Dr. Goes was absoluut een succes – van begin tot eind. Het vooronderzoek verliep vlot en de daadwerkelijke procedure was een eitje dankzij Dr. Goes’ deskundige begeleiding en oog voor detail. Met zijn geruststellende uitleg voelde ik me volledig op mijn gemak gedurende het hele proces. Ik kan Dr. Goes en zijn team niet genoeg aanbevelen! Hun zorg en expertise zijn ongeëvenaard.”

M.V

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“I'm thrilled with my ICL treatment by Dr. Goes and team! Professional, friendly, and informative, the entire process went smoothly. In good hands from start to finish. Unbeatable experience, hands down!”

N.V

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“Unforgettable Experience at Laser Eyes. From consultations to the pre-examinations, everything went smoothly. Professional and friendly staff, including Dr. Goes Jr., made me confident in my upcoming laser treatment.

Resultaat? Pijnloos, succesvol en uitzonderlijk zicht! Enige nadeel, lichte droogheid ’s nachts na de operatie. Zou de SMILE-procedure met Dr. Goes ten zeerste aanbevelen. 9,5 / 10.”

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“Dr. Frank Goes and his team exceeded my expectations for my laser eye surgery. They were professional, friendly and thorough in explaining every step. I woke up with perfect vision the next day. I highly recommend Dr. Goes for anyone considering this procedure.”

P.N

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“Fantastic eye surgeon! Great website for info on laser eye surgery and options. Comfortable, fast with excellent results. I highly recommend and I'm a fan!”

L.M

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Your laser eye surgeon in Antwerp, Dr. Frank Goes Jr

He’ll be your personal guide on your journey to visual freedom

With over 20 years of experience, I enjoy the privilege of helping patients of all ages reclaim clear vision or preserve it for as long as possible.

I am and have been a board member for different national and international professional societies on eye surgery, and I have the privilege to give several national and international courses on cataract and refractive surgery.

Good vision correction and high-precision cataract surgery depends on the expertise of the provider. The provider must also have access to precise tools. The best eye surgeons know how to make treatment safe, comfortable and positive for the patient. They know how to minimise the risk of complications and maximise successful outcomes.

I try to be one of those surgeons

Dr. Frank Goes Jr

Chief Executive & Eye Surgeon

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Overcome your visual problems with implantable contact lenses