What are phakic intraocular lenses?
The phakic intraocular lens, which has recently been FDA approved is a non-laser treatment. In the intraocular lens treatment we make an incision in the side of the cornea, place an artificial lens between the iris and the eye’s natural lens, then close the incision. The treatment is a potential alternative for patients whose refractive error is outside that treated by LASIK-higher nearsightedness and farsightedness. The lens is not visible to the patient or to others, and may be removed if necessary.
