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Phakic Lens Treatment

Discover the effective alternative of Phakic Lens Treatment at Revivacare, offering clear vision solutions without removing the eye’s natural lens, ideal for those seeking reduced dependence on glasses or contacts.

Overview

Phakic lenses are plastic or silicone lenses permanently implanted in the eye to solve vision problems, including hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism. This method is known as pIOL. It is very functional in reducing people’s need for glasses and contacts. Phakic Lens Treatment is generally applied to patients who are not eligible for laser procedures due to different eye health problems. 

Phakic Lens Treatment

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  • Procedure: Phakic lenses are clear, implantable lenses made of either plastic or silicone that are inserted into the eye without removing the eye’s natural lens (phakic means the natural lens is still present).
  • Correction: These lenses correct refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism by focusing light directly onto the retina, improving vision.
  • Candidates: Phakic Lens Treatment is typically recommended for patients who are not suitable candidates for laser procedures like LASIK or PRK due to factors such as thin corneas, high refractive errors, or other eye health issues that make laser surgery risky.
  • Types of Lenses: There are different types of phakic lenses available, including anterior chamber lenses and posterior chamber lenses, which are positioned in front of or behind the iris, respectively.
  • Recovery: Recovery from phakic lens implantation is generally quick, with most patients experiencing improved vision shortly after the procedure. Follow-up visits with an eye doctor are necessary to monitor healing and ensure optimal visual outcomes.

Advantages

  • Preservation of Natural Lens: Unlike cataract surgery where the natural lens is replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL), phakic lenses work alongside the natural lens of the eye.
  • Reversibility: In some cases, phakic lenses can be removed or exchanged if necessary, allowing for potential reversibility of the procedure.
  • Reduced Dependence on Glasses: Many patients experience reduced dependence on glasses or contact lenses after phakic lens implantation, achieving clearer vision without the need for external corrective eyewear.

FAQ

What is Phakic Lens Treatment (pIOL)?

Phakic Lens Treatment involves the implantation of clear, plastic, or silicone lenses into the eye to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, while preserving the eye’s natural lens.

Unlike LASIK or PRK, which reshape the cornea, Phakic Lens Treatment inserts lenses directly into the eye, making it suitable for patients with thin corneas or other factors that make laser surgery unsuitable.

Phakic Lens Treatment is recommended for patients who are not eligible for LASIK or PRK due to factors like thin corneas, high refractive errors, or other eye health issues that may pose risks during laser surgery.

Advantages include preservation of the natural lens, potential reversibility of the procedure, reduced dependence on glasses or contacts, and improved vision without external corrective eyewear.

Recovery from Phakic Lens Treatment is generally quick, with most patients experiencing improved vision shortly after the procedure. Follow-up visits with an eye doctor are necessary to monitor healing and ensure optimal visual outcomes.

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