Phakic Intraocular Lenses in Keratoconus

Publisher: Jaypee Infomedia

E-ISSN: 2277-4203|4|3|103-106

ISSN: 2277-3800

Source: International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases, Vol.4, Iss.3, 2015-09, pp. : 103-106

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Abstract

ABSTRACTPurposeTo discuss and summarize the indications, contraindications and results in refractive surgery for keratoconus.SummaryKeratoconus is an ectatic corneal disease characterized by a progressive corneal thinning and irregular astigmatism that negatively impact in the visual function and the optical quality of the patients. The refractive surgery in keratoconus has been discussed by several authors. The two primary lines of action are phakic lens implantation and corneal tissue ablation using photorefractive keratectomy. The use of phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) to correct myopia and compound myopic astigmatism associated with keratoconus is gaining popularity.Recent findingsThe use of phakic IOLs to correct myopia and compound myopic astigmatism associated with keratoconus is gaining popularity. According to a recent study by our group the safety of this procedure in visual terms is high (post-CDVA/ pre-CDVA = 1.19 ± 0.29). It is also an effective operation (post-UDVA/pre-CDVA = 0.90 ± 0.26).How to cite this articleAlio JL, Sanz-Díez P. Phakic Intraocular Lenses in Keratoconus. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2015;4(3):103-106.