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Phakic intraocular lenses (pIOLs) correct high myopia and thin corneas. Recent advancements improve pIOL safety and efficacy, reducing complications for better patient outcomes.

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  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Phakic intraocular lenses (pIOLs) are widely used for high myopia and thin cornea correction.
  • Increasing global rates of high myopia necessitate advanced refractive solutions.
  • Understanding pIOL types (anterior chamber angle-supported, iris-fixated, posterior chamber) is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy and safety of modern phakic intraocular lenses.
  • To identify areas for further research to optimize pIOL outcomes.
  • To address the growing demand for pIOL implantation due to rising myopia rates.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on phakic intraocular lens technology.
  • Analysis of safety profiles, including complications like endothelial cell loss, corneal decompensation, and cataract formation.
  • Evaluation of efficacy in correcting high myopia and other refractive errors.

Main Results:

  • Modern pIOLs demonstrate very good efficacy.
  • Continuous improvements have enhanced the safety profile of pIOLs.
  • Key complications are being mitigated through technological advancements.

Conclusions:

  • Recent phakic intraocular lenses offer effective myopia correction with improved safety.
  • Further research is needed to address remaining knowledge gaps and optimize long-term results.
  • The evolving landscape of myopia management highlights the importance of pIOLs.