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Phakic intraocular lenses.

Daniel H Chang1, Elizabeth A Davis

  • 1Minnesota Eye Consultants, Minneapolis, USA.

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|January 27, 2006
PubMed
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Phakic intraocular lenses offer superior vision for high refractive errors compared to laser surgery. While long-term safety is still studied, improved designs enhance efficacy and safety for severe vision correction.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery

Background:

  • Laser in-situ keratomileusis is effective for mild to moderate refractive errors.
  • Phakic intraocular lenses (PIOLs) offer better vision quality for high refractive errors without corneal ectasia risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the safety and efficacy of PIOLs for high ametropias.
  • To compare PIOLs with laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK).

Main Methods:

  • Review of early international results and FDA clinical trials.
  • Analysis of new studies on visual outcomes and imaging technologies.

Main Results:

  • PIOLs demonstrate superior visual outcomes, visual quality, and contrast sensitivity in moderate to high myopia.

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  • New imaging technologies aid in understanding in-vivo function and PIOL positioning.
  • Ongoing research addresses long-term endothelial cell stability and cataract formation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Improved PIOL designs enhance safety and efficacy for severe ametropias.
    • Long-term endothelial cell concerns are being addressed with data suggesting stabilization.
    • PIOLs are becoming a valuable tool in refractive surgery with proper sizing and positioning.