Both the cornea and the lens are responsible for focusing light images on retina. The most common forms of refractive surgery, PRK and LASIK, change the focusing power of the eye by removing the tissue from the cornea. For those who were too nearsighted or farsighted to have their corneas reshaped, an intraocular procedure that replaced the natural lens with an IOL was the only viable alternative - until now.

Phakic IOLs are ideal for younger patients whose natural lens can still change shape. Phakic IOLs can be thought of as implantable contact lenses. Some Phakic IOLs are designed to be placed in front of the iris (colored part of the eye) while others are designed to be placed behind the iris.

Performed as an outpatient procedure, the IOL is placed inside the eye through a very small, self-sealing incision. You will remain comfortable as the eye is completely anesthetized. Everyone heals differently, but many patients report improvement in their vision almost immediately, and most resume their normal activities within a day or two.
One eye is done at a time, and the second eye is usually done in a week or two.