Do you know that people have spectacle power as high as -25 Diopters sometimes? But it’s even more astonishing that it can get fully corrected with an easy, 5 minute, painless surgery! If you didn’t know of this miracle, then read on, to know more about Phakic Intraocular lenses (IOLs).
Phakic IOLs are extremely thin lenses that are permanently placed inside the eye, behind the pupil, in front of the natural lens of the eye. They are a great option to correct high refractive errors, especially when patients are not eligible for laser vision correction, either because their number is more than 8-9 diopters or their corneal thickness is less than 470 µm or their corneal topography is abnormal.
Phakic Iols provide a reversible modality, wherein, the lens can be removed in case a circumstance demands it. The risk of a residual error remaining or power increasing again, is almost negligible. This procedure also has a ”WOW” factor wherein vision recovers fully in a matter of hours.
Not everyone is eligible for a Phakic IOL implant. A corneal topography map will help confirm whether there is adequate space in the eye to place the lens . After that, few more measurements are needed to determine adequate size of lenses. It takes a few days for customised lenses to get delivered. The procedure itself is simple, painless and without injection, with full recovery in 4-5 days time.
Phakic IOLs come in plus, minus and cylindrical powers with a wide range of sizes. Multiple brands now manufacture these lenses. These lenses are different from contact lenses which need daily insertion-removal and extreme care. These lenses are also different from IOLs/Intraocular lenses inserted after cataract surgery which replace your natural lens.
Phakic IOLs do not need any further care or long term restriction of activity. All routine or outdoor activities can be resumed few week after the procedure.
SWOJAS KULKARNI, with a refractive error of -27 Sph and -4 cylindrical error in both eyes underwent Phakic IOL implantation at Medilaser. He not just got rid of his thick glasses, but had a makeover in his personality. He now makes eye contact when he speaks and has also cleared his driving license test. High refractive errors can have limited peripheral vision and distorted vision due to thick lenses. We have performed more than 500 successful Phakic IOL implantations to change their lives for the better!
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