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What is a phakic intraocular lens (IOL)?
•The
word “phakic” describes the state of the eye that still has its
natural (crystalline) lens intact.
•A phakic IOL, sometimes known as an implantable
contact lens (or ICL), is used to treat high degrees of
nearsightedness (myopia).
§Studies are
ongoing to evaluate the treatment of farsightedness (hyperopia)
and astigmatism with the phakic IOL as well.
•The eye’s natural lens is not removed, so patients
can retain their pre-existing ability to focus.
Two types of
phakic IOLs