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Iris-claw phakic intraocular lens for high myopia.
M Landesz1, G van Rij, G Luyten
1University Hospital Rotterdam, Department of Ophthalmology, The Netherlands.
Journal of Refractive Surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)
|January 5, 2002
Summary
The Artisan myopia lens effectively corrects high myopia, offering stable and predictable visual outcomes with a low complication rate. This phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) implantation shows promising results for patients seeking improved vision.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery
Background:
- High myopia presents significant visual challenges.
- Phakic intraocular lenses (PIOLs) offer a surgical option for correcting refractive errors.
- The Artisan myopia lens is a specific type of PIOL used for myopia correction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy, safety, predictability, and stability of the Artisan myopia lens for correcting high myopia.
- To evaluate refractive outcomes and visual acuity following PIOL implantation.
Main Methods:
- The study involved implanting the Artisan myopia lens in 78 eyes of 49 patients with high myopia (ranging from -6.25 to -28.00 D).
- Follow-up periods ranged from 6 to 24 months, with a mean follow-up of 10.7 months.
- The primary outcome measure was postoperative refraction relative to emmetropia.
Main Results:
- 67.9% of eyes achieved a postoperative refraction within +/-1.00 D of emmetropia, with 50.0% within +/-0.50 D.
- Refractive outcomes remained stable throughout the follow-up period.
- Spectacle-corrected visual acuity improved, and no significant endothelial cell loss or major complications were observed.
Conclusions:
- The Artisan myopia lens provides stable and predictable refractive correction for high myopia.
- The PIOL implantation demonstrated a favorable safety profile with no significant endothelial cell changes.