Phakic Intraocular Lenses

Phakic intraocular lenses provide the ability to correct extreme levels of myopia, nearsightedness and astigmatism that other modalities have not been able to correct. Here, the authors utilize a comprehensive, user-friendly format coupled with illustrations to explain this emerging topic.

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This text concerns phakic intraocular lenses, a contemporary frontier in refractive surgery. The authors utilize a comprehensive, user-friendly format coupled with illustrations to explain this emerging topic. These lenses provide the ability to correct extreme levels of myopia, nearsightedness and astigmatism that other modalities have not been able to correct. This text includes multiple styles of intraocular lenses and locations of implantations as well as results, complications and optics. As opposed to cataract surgery, phakic intraocular lenses offer surgeons new possibilities for improving their patients' vision. As these devices are increasingly gaining popularity internationally, it has become equally important to realize the capabilities of these devices. The book should be of interest to opthalmologists, optometrists and other eye care professionals dealing with implants.