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Corrects moderate/high myopia (nearsightedness) and in select cases Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Phakic IOL is a safe and effective procedure for younger patients (usually under 40 years of age) patients who must wear glasses or contact lenses. How does Phakic IOL work? The Phakic IOL lens is placed behind your cornea and on top of your iris, creating another focusing lens for high-definition vision. The word “phakic” means that your natural crystalline lens is left in the eye. This is important because your natural lens is still able to focus and allow you to see objects near and far away. Phakic IOL Procedure This procedure is an outpatient procedure which is normally about 30 minutes in duration. A local anesthetic is given to sedate the eye. The surgeon will use an instrument to hold your eyelids open during the procedure. An incision is made near the cornea. The implant is inserted and placed between the iris and the cornea. It is then centered over your pupil and is gently attached to the iris to hold it in place. The small incision is closed with microscopic sutures. Possible Complications Phakic IOL surgery is very safe and effective, but as with all surgeries, some patients could experience side effects such as over and under correction, glaucoma, cataract, glare/halo effect, and uveitis. Serious complications like infections, corneal edema, hemorrhage, or loss of vision, though possible are extremely rare. Your surgeon will be happy to discuss these with you. |