PHAKIC IOL SURGERY
ARTISAN IOL:
FUNCTION: The Artisan IOL is an artificial lens that is placed in front of the eye’s natural lens to correct high refractive errors. This lens is attached to the iris and allows for the correction of high refractive errors without the need for glasses or contact lenses.
PROCEDURE: The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia and takes approximately 30 minutes per eye. The lens is inserted through a small incision into the anterior chamber of the eye and securely anchored there.
HEALING: Most patients can regain normal vision the next day. Final vision stabilizes within a few weeks.
WHO IS SUITABLE? This lens is ideal for patients with high refractive errors who are not suitable for laser treatment such as LASIK.
ARTIFLEX IOL:
FUNCTION: The Artiflex IOL is a foldable version of the Artisan IOL that can be implanted through a smaller incision. This reduces healing time and minimizes the risk of complications.
PROCEDURE: The procedure is similar to the Artisan IOL, except the foldable lens is inserted through a smaller incision. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia.
HEALING: Due to the smaller incision, healing time is shorter, and patients can usually return to their normal activities more quickly.
WHO IS SUITABLE? Suitable for patients who need to correct high refractive errors and want to benefit from a less invasive procedure.
TORIC ARTIFLEX:
FUNCTION: The Toric Artiflex IOL is a non-invasive version of the Artiflex IOL that corrects not only nearsightedness or farsightedness, but also astigmatism. This allows for comprehensive correction of various vision defects.
PROCEDURE: The procedure is identical to that of the Artiflex IOL, except the toric lens is aligned to correct the patient’s astigmatism.
HEALING: Similar to the Artiflex IOL, with a healing time of a few days to weeks until visual acuity is fully stable.
WHO IS SUITABLE? Particularly suitable for patients with a combination of astigmatism and high refractive errors for whom laser surgery is not an option.
ICL IOL SURGERY
ICL IOL MYOPIA/HYPERMETROPIA:
FUNCTION: The implantation of phakic lenses (ICLs) to correct nearsightedness or farsightedness. These lenses are inserted in front of the natural lens and offer a reversible alternative to laser surgery.
PROCEDURE: The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes per eye and is performed under local anesthesia. The lens is inserted into the eye through a small incision and placed behind the iris.
HEALING: Healing is usually rapid, with improvement in visual acuity within a few days. Full stability is achieved within a few weeks.
WHO IS SUITABLE? Ideal for patients who need to correct high refractive errors and for whom laser surgery is not suitable.
ICL IOL TORIC MYOPIA/HYPERMETROPIA:
FUNCTION: This toric version of the ICL lens corrects astigmatism in addition to nearsightedness or farsightedness. This offers a comprehensive solution for patients with complex vision problems.
PROCEDURE: The procedure is identical to that of the ICL lens, except the toric lens is specifically aligned to correct astigmatism.
HEALING: The healing phase is similar to that of the ICL lens, with rapid improvement in visual acuity and stabilization within weeks.
WHO IS SUITABLE? These lenses are ideal for patients with high refractive errors and astigmatism who are seeking a surgical alternative.