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Last updated: 06/18/2009
The most common risks associated with phakic IOL implantation are acute glaucoma, thinning of the cornea, cataract formation, and inflammation/infection. Acute glaucoma is a situation in which pressure within the eye increases rapidly. This...
is a medical emergency and usually requires a combination of eye drops and surgery in order to correct it. Cataracts occur when the natural lens clouds up for whatever reason. Since light has to pass through the lens in order for the eye to see, cataracts cause a decrease in visual acuity.
is a medical emergency and usually requires a combination of eye drops and surgery in order to correct it. Cataracts occur when the natural lens clouds up for whatever reason. Since light has to pass through the lens in order for the eye to see, cataracts cause a decrease in visual acuity.
Much less frequently other complications can arise during and after phakic intraocular lens placement. During the procedure it is possible that an artery within the eye can be severed from the implant causing a hemorrhage within the eye. Also, the risk of retinal detachment increases with implantation of phakic IOLs. The reason for this is unknown but needs to be corrected surgically, should it occur.
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Surgeons aim for results of 20/20 or better so that you can perform most daily activities without your glasses. However, there is a possibility that after surgery, you may need to wear reading glasses or corrective lenses for at least some activities.
-Eye Surgery Education Council
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