May 13, 2010 — Phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) may be safer than excimer laser surgical correction for moderate to high myopia and appear to be preferred by patients, according to a new study ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Younger presbyopic myopes have difficulties in finding a good option for their vision. The ArtiPlus phakic IOL ...

People who are unsuitable for LASIK because of moderate or extreme nearsightedness or severe astigmatism may benefit from a surgical procedure using intraocular lenses. Phakic intraocular collamer ...

CHICAGO -- Posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (IOL) implantation safely and predictably improves visual acuity over 5 years in patients with high myopia or high myopic astigmatism who are not ...

There are three main types of phakic intraocular lenses (pIOL): those secured in the anterior chamber angle, those secured to the iris, and those placed between the crystalline lens and the iris. The ...

Most people think of “refractive surgery” as simply LASIK. While it is true that LASIK is the most commonly performed refractive surgery today, it is far from the only tool in the comprehensive ...

CHICAGO - Oct. 17, 2016 - People who are unsuitable for LASIK because of moderate or extreme nearsightedness or severe astigmatism may benefit from a surgical procedure using intraocular lenses.