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Artisan phakic intraocular lens for correcting high myopia.
Tova Lifshitz1, Jaime Levy, Isaac Aizenman
1Department of Ophthalmology (Sheva Enaim), Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, PO Box 151, Beer-Sheva, 84101, Israel.
International Ophthalmology
|October 4, 2005
Summary
The Artisan phakic intraocular lens (IOL) effectively corrects high myopia, improving visual acuity in most patients. Long-term safety studies are recommended for this predictable vision correction method.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery
Background:
- High myopia presents significant challenges for vision correction.
- Phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) offer a surgical option for correcting refractive errors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the safety and efficacy of the Artisan phakic IOL for correcting high myopia.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective case series involving 31 eyes with high myopia (-5.25 to -19.00 diopters).
- Implantation of Artisan phakic IOLs with follow-up at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months.
- Evaluation of refractive outcomes, visual acuity, and safety parameters including endothelial cell loss.
Main Results:
- Mean spherical equivalent refractive outcome was -0.50 +/- 0.36 diopters at 3 months.
- 93.5% of eyes achieved uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) of 6/12 or better.
- Best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) improved in 64.5% of eyes, with no eyes experiencing a decrease.
Conclusions:
- The Artisan phakic IOL is a safe, predictable, and effective treatment for high myopia.
- A significant gain in BSCVA was observed in the majority of patients.
- Further long-term studies are needed to fully evaluate safety indexes and potential complications.