{"id":11626,"date":"2020-07-14T22:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T19:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/operatsiya\/refractive-procedures-phakic-iol-implantation\/implantatsiya-fakichnyh-iol"},"modified":"2020-08-16T21:56:07","modified_gmt":"2020-08-16T18:56:07","slug":"phakic-iol-implantation","status":"publish","type":"operatsiya","link":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/en\/operatsiya\/refractive-procedures\/phakic-iol-implantation","title":{"rendered":"Phakic intraocular lenses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Phakic intraocular lenses (PIOLs) are a technology first designed to restore vision in myopia. They offer a great solution for patients who suffer from very high myopia. In selected cases, they are also suitable for patients with hyperopia and astigmatism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Phakic IOL implantation<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Phakic IOLs have a unique advantage – they are implanted in front of the natural eye lens, without the need to remove it. That is why they are called phakic (in Greek, the term \u00abphacos\u00bb means \u00ablens\u00bb). During the surgical procedure, the PIOL is positioned either behind or in front of the iris. When positioned behind the iris, it stays very close to the natural lens, like a contact lens on the cornea. In addition to preserving the natural lens, PIOL makes it possible to preserve the accommodative ability of the eye, especially important in younger patients. The accommodative ability of the eye is the function that allows a person to focus on either near or far objects by changing the shape of the natural lens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Indications<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

PIOL implantation not only helps solve vision problems, but also represents an excellent alternative to laser vision correction. For example, in patients with a thin cornea, further thinning with the laser is undesirable. Patients with high myopia do not benefit from the therapeutic effects of laser vision correction.<\/p>\n

When is the PIOL procedure recommended?<\/p>\n