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Phakic intraocular lenses.

V N Batra1, S D McLeod

  • 1Turner Eye Institute, San Francisco, California, USA.

Ophthalmology Clinics of North America
|June 19, 2001
PubMed
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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.

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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.