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Phakic intraocular lenses.
1Turner Eye Institute, San Francisco, California, USA.
Ophthalmology Clinics of North America
|June 19, 2001
Summary
Phakic intraocular lens (IOL) implantation effectively treats high myopia when other procedures may fail. This method significantly improves vision with manageable side effects like glare.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery
Background:
- Phakic intraocular lens (IOL) implantation carries potential risks.
- Current applications focus on severe myopia cases unsuitable for refractive surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of phakic IOL implantation for high and extreme myopia.
Main Methods:
- Review of outcomes for patients undergoing phakic IOL implantation for high myopia.
Main Results:
- Phakic IOL implantation led to significant improvements in uncorrected visual acuity.
- Patients experienced tolerable visual symptoms, including glare and halo.
Conclusions:
- Phakic IOL implantation is a favorable option for treating high myopia with poor expected outcomes from keratorefractive procedures.
- The procedure offers substantial visual acuity gains with acceptable side effect profiles.