Surgical Refractive Procedures
The Artisan™ PIOL - FDA approved and will correct up to 7.5D of astigmatism
Phakic Intraocular lens ( PIOL's)
An intraocular lens is routinely used in cataract surgery, where
the natural lens is removed and replaced by a prosthetic implant.
Until relatively recently, patients with a high refractive
error ( very short or long sighted) could only gain good vision
by wearing spectacles with a strong prescription. Current
laser treatments are not suitable for patients in this category.
PIOL's ( sometimes referred to as ICL's or implantable contact
lenses) involve implanting a custom made intraocular lens
implant into the eye. These lenses sit either between the iris
and the cornea or just beneath the iris. In both cases the natural
lens remains intact.
The Artisan™ lens will correct high degrees of short sightedness, long sightedness and astigmatism.
The ICare™ lens is a foldable phakic lens, which can be inserted via a micro incision, which means that sutures are unnecessary. This lens will correct high degrees of short and long sightedness, but currently does not correct astigmatism.
Avantages
Reduces dependency on spectacles which are often heavy and unappealing due to the high magnification lenses. The procedure is reversible, in that the lens can be removed.
Disadvantages
Risks associated with any eye surgery such as infection still exist. There is also an increased risk of cataract and retinal detachment , although these can be treated surgically.
Cornea
ICare Lens
Pupil
ICare™ Lens
